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Suppression of Filmmakers in Iran, popular Iranian filmmaker sentenced to eight years imprisonment

Benita OrumabyBenita Oruma
May 9, 2024
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Suppression of Filmmakers in Iran, popular Iranian filmmaker sentenced to eight years imprisonment
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Stubbornness may indeed be considered a virtue in some, but it’s disheartening to hear that acclaimed Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof has been sentenced to eight years in prison and flogging in Iran on charges related to national security. In addition to this harsh penalty, he faces a fine and the confiscation of his property. Rasoulof, aged 52, has long been targeted by the authoritarian regime in Iran.

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  • The plight of an activist:
  • Suppression of Filmmakers in Iran:
  • Iranian Film makers’ stance:
  • Conclusion:

The plight of an activist:

In 2022, an Iranian court handed Rasoulof a one-year prison sentence and banned him from filmmaking for two years under charges of “propaganda against the system,” as reported by Human Rights Watch. He has faced multiple arrests and passport confiscations over the years due to his activism.

Rasoulof, renowned for his anti-capital punishment film “There Is No Evil,” which won the Golden Bear in Berlin in 2020, was detained in July 2022 for speaking out against the government’s crackdown on nationwide protests. He was released temporarily in 2023 due to health concerns but was later pardoned and sentenced to one year of penal servitude, along with a two-year travel ban, on charges of “propaganda against the regime.”

Now, just days before the premiere of his latest film “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” at the Cannes Film Festival, Rasoulof has been sentenced to eight years in prison for security crimes. The timing suggests an attempt to prevent the film from being showcased at the festival.

Leading up to the premiere, Rasoulof’s production team faced pressure from the Iranian government. According to Rasoulof’s lawyer, Babak Paknia, some actors were interrogated and prevented from leaving the country. Some even claimed they were pressured by officials to convince Rasoulof to withdraw the film from the festival.

“The Seed of the Sacred Fig Tree” reportedly centers on a judge from the Revolutionary Court in Tehran grappling with the aftermath of recent nationwide protests, leading to his paranoia when his gun disappears.

Paknia stated that the court deemed Rasoulof’s films and documentaries as “examples of collusion with the intention of committing a crime against the security of the country.”

Suppression of Filmmakers in Iran:

Movies and films serve as powerful tools of communication, allowing producers and filmmakers to address societal issues and express their opinions on the state of affairs. However, in authoritarian Iran, the government is intolerant of criticism and actively suppresses dissenting voices.

This repression is evident in the Iranian regime’s efforts to silence filmmakers who dare to challenge the status quo. Recent reports from Iran indicate widespread dissatisfaction with the current Islamic regime and the mistreatment of its citizens.

Despite these challenges, movie producers continue to use filmmaking as a platform to convey their messages. However, Iranian filmmakers face censorship and restrictions on their freedom of speech, a clear violation of their rights.

Iranian Film makers’ stance:

Iran’s Independent Filmmaker Association has strongly condemned the recent sentence imposed on director Mohammad Rasoulof, denouncing it as a manifestation of a legal system tainted by government influence. They assert that such verdicts serve as a testament to the judiciary’s bias towards censorship and retaliation, rather than upholding justice.

Moreover, Cannes Film Festival has previously rebuked Iran for its suppression of filmmakers, citing the imprisonment of director Saeed Roustaee as a grave infringement on freedom of speech. Roustaee’s case, stemming from his film “Leila’s Brothers,” underscores the ongoing struggle faced by Iranian filmmakers in expressing social and economic realities within their work.

Conclusion:

The plight of filmmakers like Mohammad Rasoulof and Saeed Roustaee highlights the challenges of artistic expression under repressive regimes. Despite facing censorship and persecution, these filmmakers courageously continue to shed light on critical issues, amplifying voices that are often silenced. Their resilience serves as a reminder of the enduring power of cinema to challenge authority and advocate for social change, even in the face of adversity.

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Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma is a lawyer in training, a 400 level student in the university of Ibadan. She is a content writer with interest in corporate affairs and the marketplace.

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