The New York Times – Film:
During filming, the authorities discovered “It Was Just an Accident.” But a French producer had been engaged to finish this ultimate winner of the top prize at Cannes.
Category: Iran
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Iran Lures Transgender Foreigners for Surgery but Forces Operations on Locals
The New York Times – Travel:
Iran became a pioneer in gender transition operations by forcing procedures on L.G.B.T.Q. Iranians. Desperate for cash, the Islamic republic is hoping to attract trans patients from around the world.
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France’s Oscars Pick Is an Acclaimed Iranian Film Snubbed by Iran
The New York Times – Film:
“It Was Just an Accident,” the Palme d’Or winner, will be eligible for best international feature. Its director criticized the selection process by nondemocratic countries.
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Iranian Film Director Mohammad Rasoulof Flees Country After Jail Sentence
The New York Times – Film:
Mohammad Rasoulof, known for the award-winning “There Is No Evil,” had been barred from leaving Iran after his work criticized the country’s clerical leadership.
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Iran Sentences Prominent Rapper to Death, Lawyer Says
The New York Times – Music:
The rapper, Toomaj Salehi, was initially arrested after releasing music in support of the 2022 protests over the death of a young woman in police custody.
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‘Terrestrial Verses’ Review: Crossing Lines in Iran
The New York Times – Film:
Ordinary Iranians face a maze of byzantine rules and small indignities in this series of gripping vignettes.
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‘A Revolution on Canvas’ Review: The Personal, the Political and the Painting
The New York Times – Film:
A documentary about lost artwork intimately involves one of its directors.
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‘The Persian Version’ Director Has Always Lived in the In-Between
The New York Times – Film:
In her new film, Maryam Keshavarz finds both gravity and levity in the struggle to reconcile her Iranian heritage and her life in the United States.
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C.I.A. Discloses Identity of Second Spy Involved in ‘Argo’ Operation
The New York Times – Film:
The movie about the daring mission to rescue American diplomats from Tehran portrayed a single C.I.A. officer sneaking into the Iranian capital. In reality, the agency sent two officers.