Brisbane Times ·general ·3 hours ago

Iranian filmmaker Mahnaz Mohammadi defies regime with new film Roya

Iranian filmmaker Mahnaz Mohammadi secretly shot her latest drama, Roya, in defiance of the regime, despite being threatened with hanging during previous imprisonment. The film, premiering at the Persian Film Festival, highlights the plight of a teacher jailed for supporting women's rights. Mohammadi's work continues to challenge Iran's oppressive environment for artists.

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