Report by Shargh Newspaper on the Arrest and Travel Ban of 100 Iranian Filmmakers
Shargh Newspaper, citing officials from the House of Cinema, has reported that about 100 filmmakers have been arrested or banned from leaving the country.
Frank Javaheri, a journalist for Shargh Newspaper, quoting members of the Legal and Judicial Support Committee for Filmmakers at the House of Cinema, has reported on the tense situation in the cinema industry and the ongoing cancellation of artistic contracts, work bans, and the confiscation of artists’ passports.
During the nationwide protests following the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran, a large number of famous cinema figures expressed their support for the protesters, and women like Katayoun Riahi and recently Taraneh Alidoosti removed their hijabs.
In this context, an article titled ‘Continuation of Nationwide Protests in Iran, Increase in Arrests and Intimidation’ has been published, which explores various aspects of this issue.