For decades, directors like #Kiarostami and #Panahi have found success at the world's most prestigious film festivals. Some Iranian critics question whether international audiences reward films that challenge or reinforce #Orientalist views of #Iran. ✒️ Varzi Changiz
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For decades, directors like Abbas Kiarostami and Jafar Panahi have found success at the world's most prestigious film festivals. But some Iranian critics question whether international audiences rewar...