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FilmWatch Weekly: Iranian sports drama 'Tatami,' mother-daughter drama 'Hot Milk,' and more * Oregon ArtsWatch

The film ‘Tatami’ centers on Iranian women competing in judo, showcasing their determination amid cultural and personal challenges, all portrayed in striking black-and-white cinematography.

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How "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" Subverts the "Save the Girl" Trope | Features | Roger Ebert

'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' subverts the 'father savior' trope, exposing deeper systemic issues and the moral dilemmas faced under a patriarchal regime.

A New Age of Iranian Cinema Is on Display at the Oscars

Iranian filmmakers are breaking censorship norms to depict real life, embodying a cultural shift inspired by recent civil unrest.

Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi returns to Cannes DW 05/23/2025

Jafar Panahi challenges artistic restrictions in Iran while presenting his films despite governmental opposition and a long-standing filmmaking ban.

How Iranian Underground Cinema and Post-Revolution Persian Rap Could Fuse to Shape the Country's Filmmaking Future

Iran's New Wave filmmakers emerged in the 1960s, rejecting mainstream cinema for authentic portrayals of social realities, but faced censorship post-revolution.

We're charged with propaganda, vulgarity and spreading prostitution': the directors of My Favourite Cake

Filmmakers in Iran face serious charges for challenging cultural norms.

The film 'My Favourite Cake' addresses forbidden themes and portrays women's realities in Iran.

Independent films

27 Essential Iranian Films You Can Stream Right Now

fromwww.nytimes.com

A New Age of Iranian Cinema Is on Display at the Oscars

Iranian filmmakers are breaking censorship norms to depict real life, embodying a cultural shift inspired by recent civil unrest.

Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi returns to Cannes DW 05/23/2025

Jafar Panahi challenges artistic restrictions in Iran while presenting his films despite governmental opposition and a long-standing filmmaking ban.

How Iranian Underground Cinema and Post-Revolution Persian Rap Could Fuse to Shape the Country's Filmmaking Future

Iran's New Wave filmmakers emerged in the 1960s, rejecting mainstream cinema for authentic portrayals of social realities, but faced censorship post-revolution.

We're charged with propaganda, vulgarity and spreading prostitution': the directors of My Favourite Cake

Filmmakers in Iran face serious charges for challenging cultural norms.

The film 'My Favourite Cake' addresses forbidden themes and portrays women's realities in Iran.

Independent films

27 Essential Iranian Films You Can Stream Right Now

Jafar Panahi's Cannes Triumph Sends a Warning to Authoritarians Everywhere

Jafar Panahi's win at Cannes symbolizes resilience and his significant contributions to cinematic storytelling despite ongoing censorship in Iran.

Iranian director Jafar Panahi wins Palme d'Or at Cannes for It Was Just an Accident

Jafar Panahi has won the top Cannes prize for his film inspired by his imprisonment, showcasing resilience against government oppression.

Cannes awards Palme d'Or to Iranian revenge drama It Was Just an Accident'

Jafar Panahi, banned filmmaker, wins Palme d'Or for 'It Was Just an Accident' at Cannes, emphasizing freedom and resistance against oppression.

One of the World's Greatest Filmmakers Was Banned From Filmmaking. Now He's Back With a Vengeance.

Jafar Panahi's film marks his triumphant return to Cannes after a 14-year ban, showcasing powerful themes of guilt and political oppression.

Cannes 2025: Jafar Panahi's "It Was Just an Accident" Wins Palme d'Or | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Jafar Panahi's film "It Was Just an Accident" won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, symbolizing a significant return and recognition amid political struggles.

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi wins best film at Cannes DW 05/24/2025

Jafar Panahi's films reflect systemic oppression rather than personal morality, challenging the perception of political filmmaking.

fromThe New Yorker

Jafar Panahi's Cannes Triumph Sends a Warning to Authoritarians Everywhere

Jafar Panahi's win at Cannes symbolizes resilience and his significant contributions to cinematic storytelling despite ongoing censorship in Iran.

Iranian director Jafar Panahi wins Palme d'Or at Cannes for It Was Just an Accident

Jafar Panahi has won the top Cannes prize for his film inspired by his imprisonment, showcasing resilience against government oppression.

Cannes awards Palme d'Or to Iranian revenge drama It Was Just an Accident'

Jafar Panahi, banned filmmaker, wins Palme d'Or for 'It Was Just an Accident' at Cannes, emphasizing freedom and resistance against oppression.

One of the World's Greatest Filmmakers Was Banned From Filmmaking. Now He's Back With a Vengeance.

Jafar Panahi's film marks his triumphant return to Cannes after a 14-year ban, showcasing powerful themes of guilt and political oppression.

Cannes 2025: Jafar Panahi's "It Was Just an Accident" Wins Palme d'Or | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Jafar Panahi's film "It Was Just an Accident" won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, symbolizing a significant return and recognition amid political struggles.

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi wins best film at Cannes DW 05/24/2025

Jafar Panahi's films reflect systemic oppression rather than personal morality, challenging the perception of political filmmaking.

Female Filmmakers in Focus: Marva Nabili on "The Sealed Soil" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

The Sealed Soil reflects a young woman's struggles against societal norms amid Iran's transition from tradition to modernity.

Woman and Child review drama of rage and pain in the Iranian marriage market

The film explores themes of gender dynamics and emotional complexity amid urban life in Iran.

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Abbas Kiarostami's Humanist Legacy Lives on in Universal Language

Universal Language explores the complexities of identity through the lens of Iranian cinema, emphasizing character vulnerability and humanism.

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News

59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival to Honor Stellan Skarsgard, Vicky Krieps, Dakota Johnson and Peter Sarsgaard | Features | Roger Ebert

The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival will honor actors Stellan Skarsgård, Vicky Krieps, Dakota Johnson, and Peter Sarsgaard by featuring screenings of their latest films at the 59th edition.

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FilmWatch Weekly: Iranian sports drama 'Tatami,' mother-daughter drama 'Hot Milk,' and more * Oregon ArtsWatch

The film ‘Tatami’ centers on Iranian women competing in judo, showcasing their determination amid cultural and personal challenges, all portrayed in striking black-and-white cinematography.

Film

A New Age of Iranian Cinema Is on Display at the Oscars

Iranian filmmakers are breaking censorship norms to depict real life, embodying a cultural shift inspired by recent civil unrest.

Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi returns to Cannes DW 05/23/2025

Jafar Panahi challenges artistic restrictions in Iran while presenting his films despite governmental opposition and a long-standing filmmaking ban.

How Iranian Underground Cinema and Post-Revolution Persian Rap Could Fuse to Shape the Country's Filmmaking Future

Iran's New Wave filmmakers emerged in the 1960s, rejecting mainstream cinema for authentic portrayals of social realities, but faced censorship post-revolution.

We're charged with propaganda, vulgarity and spreading prostitution': the directors of My Favourite Cake

Filmmakers in Iran face serious charges for challenging cultural norms.

The film 'My Favourite Cake' addresses forbidden themes and portrays women's realities in Iran.

Independent films

27 Essential Iranian Films You Can Stream Right Now

fromwww.nytimes.com

A New Age of Iranian Cinema Is on Display at the Oscars

Iranian filmmakers are breaking censorship norms to depict real life, embodying a cultural shift inspired by recent civil unrest.

Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi returns to Cannes DW 05/23/2025

Jafar Panahi challenges artistic restrictions in Iran while presenting his films despite governmental opposition and a long-standing filmmaking ban.

How Iranian Underground Cinema and Post-Revolution Persian Rap Could Fuse to Shape the Country's Filmmaking Future

Iran's New Wave filmmakers emerged in the 1960s, rejecting mainstream cinema for authentic portrayals of social realities, but faced censorship post-revolution.

We're charged with propaganda, vulgarity and spreading prostitution': the directors of My Favourite Cake

Filmmakers in Iran face serious charges for challenging cultural norms.

The film 'My Favourite Cake' addresses forbidden themes and portrays women's realities in Iran.

Independent films

27 Essential Iranian Films You Can Stream Right Now

Jafar Panahi's Cannes Triumph Sends a Warning to Authoritarians Everywhere

Jafar Panahi's win at Cannes symbolizes resilience and his significant contributions to cinematic storytelling despite ongoing censorship in Iran.

Iranian director Jafar Panahi wins Palme d'Or at Cannes for It Was Just an Accident

Jafar Panahi has won the top Cannes prize for his film inspired by his imprisonment, showcasing resilience against government oppression.

Cannes awards Palme d'Or to Iranian revenge drama It Was Just an Accident'

Jafar Panahi, banned filmmaker, wins Palme d'Or for 'It Was Just an Accident' at Cannes, emphasizing freedom and resistance against oppression.

One of the World's Greatest Filmmakers Was Banned From Filmmaking. Now He's Back With a Vengeance.

Jafar Panahi's film marks his triumphant return to Cannes after a 14-year ban, showcasing powerful themes of guilt and political oppression.

Cannes 2025: Jafar Panahi's "It Was Just an Accident" Wins Palme d'Or | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Jafar Panahi's film "It Was Just an Accident" won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, symbolizing a significant return and recognition amid political struggles.

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi wins best film at Cannes DW 05/24/2025

Jafar Panahi's films reflect systemic oppression rather than personal morality, challenging the perception of political filmmaking.

fromThe New Yorker

Jafar Panahi's Cannes Triumph Sends a Warning to Authoritarians Everywhere

Jafar Panahi's win at Cannes symbolizes resilience and his significant contributions to cinematic storytelling despite ongoing censorship in Iran.

Iranian director Jafar Panahi wins Palme d'Or at Cannes for It Was Just an Accident

Jafar Panahi has won the top Cannes prize for his film inspired by his imprisonment, showcasing resilience against government oppression.

Cannes awards Palme d'Or to Iranian revenge drama It Was Just an Accident'

Jafar Panahi, banned filmmaker, wins Palme d'Or for 'It Was Just an Accident' at Cannes, emphasizing freedom and resistance against oppression.

One of the World's Greatest Filmmakers Was Banned From Filmmaking. Now He's Back With a Vengeance.

Jafar Panahi's film marks his triumphant return to Cannes after a 14-year ban, showcasing powerful themes of guilt and political oppression.

Cannes 2025: Jafar Panahi's "It Was Just an Accident" Wins Palme d'Or | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Jafar Panahi's film "It Was Just an Accident" won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, symbolizing a significant return and recognition amid political struggles.

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi wins best film at Cannes DW 05/24/2025

Jafar Panahi's films reflect systemic oppression rather than personal morality, challenging the perception of political filmmaking.

Female Filmmakers in Focus: Marva Nabili on "The Sealed Soil" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

The Sealed Soil reflects a young woman's struggles against societal norms amid Iran's transition from tradition to modernity.

Woman and Child review drama of rage and pain in the Iranian marriage market

The film explores themes of gender dynamics and emotional complexity amid urban life in Iran.

How "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" Subverts the "Save the Girl" Trope | Features | Roger Ebert

'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' subverts the 'father savior' trope, exposing deeper systemic issues and the moral dilemmas faced under a patriarchal regime.

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