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The Friend's House Is Here Review: A Fizzy but Defiant Iranian Drama
Jan 28, 2026 - Smuggled out of Iran on a hard drive, Maryam Ataei and Hossein Keshavarz’s film combines the daring of Jafar Panahi with the energy of 'Frances Ha.'
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https://nypost.com/2026/04/27/us-news/defiant-iranian-protesters-sing-in-harrowing-video-before-being-hanged-the-tyrants-throne-shall-shatter/
Defiant Iranian protesters sing in harrowing video before being hanged: 'The tyrant's throne shall...
Apr 27, 2026 - Smuggled video from inside an infamous Iranian prison captured the moment six dissidents broke into song to defy the Islamic regime one last time before they...
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https://deadline.com/video/cutting-through-rocks-sara-interview-khaki-mohammadreza-eyni/
Defiant Iranian Woman Makes Major Impact In 'Cutting Through Rocks'
A bold Iranian woman defies her patriarchal culture in the award-winning doc 'Cutting Through Rocks,' directed by Sara Khaki and Mohammadreza Eyni.
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https://goldenglobes.com/articles/inside-iranian-cinemas-defiant-evolution/
Inside Iranian Cinema’s Defiant Evolution - Golden Globes
Dec 31, 2025 - Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi is nominated for two Golden Globes this year, as director and writer of It Was Just an Accident. The film itself is nominated...
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