Mani Haghighi is the latest film director who has been impacted by Iran’s ongoing restraint on filmmakers. The Iranian actor and director was prevented from leaving the country to attend the BFI London Film Festival, where he was set to premiere his film “Subtraction” on Oct.
15. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Haghighi, who first debuted the film in Toronto, had his passport confiscated after he was stopped at the airport in Tehran.
The 53-year-old writer and producer has since gone back to his home in Iran’s capital city. READ MORE: Angelina Jolie Praises The ‘Fearless Women Of Iran’ Amid Widespread Protests “We understand that no reason has been given to Mani Haghighi for the confiscation.
The BFI London Film Festival supports Haghighi and all filmmakers in their freedom to make their films and present them around the world,” said a spokesperson for the film festival. “Earlier this week, in solidarity with imprisoned Iranian filmmakers and the brave women of Iran who are challenging for their freedom, BFI London Film Festival filmmakers and delegates joined Festival Director, Tricia Tuttle, in a moment of solidarity and reflection,” the speaker added. READ MORE: Bella Hadid, Justin Bieber And More Celebs Speak Out About Death Of Iranian Woman Haghighi’s prevention from leaving Iran follows the middle eastern country’s judiciary who previously ordered in July that Jafar Panahi, one of the most celebrated directors in Iran, was to serve a six-year prison sentence from 10 years ago that was never enforced.
Read more on etcanada.com
Get the latest stars news and celebrity rumours with exclusive stories, photos, videos and interviews.
Breaking up, scandals, engagements, divorces, gossip – all you need to know about the private lives of your favorite celebs.
Get to know the latest showbiz news along with exclusive interviews and even more. All this is waiting for you on the main page 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Who, where, when, with whom, how, why and for what!? Stay tuned to know first!
Just follow us daily and we will provide you with the current news from the life of famous stars and celebrities.
Owner: SNOWLAND s.r.o.
Registration certificate 06691200
Address:
Snowland s.r.o.
16200, Na okraji 381/41, Veleslavín, 162 00 Praha 6
Czech Republic
©2024. All rights reserved.