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Art in Chains: Filmmaking in Iran
This chapter explores the oppressive environment of film production in Iran, detailing the challenges filmmakers face under strict censorship and repression. It highlights the resilience of artists like the director of 'The Seat of the Sacred Fig,' who navigates generational conflicts, women's rights, and innovative filmmaking methods amid the Masa Amini protests and personal imprisonment.
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