A group of filmmakers from around the world participated in a flash mob on the red carpet of the film 'Tatami' at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday, September 2, to support the popular protests of 'Women, Life, Freedom' and artists in Iran. Participants, including Zar Amir-Ebrahimi and Elham Iravani, called for an end to the repression of dissenters and filmmakers who are under 'oppression and tyranny' and have been detained by the Islamic Republic due to their works and beliefs. Several members of the Venice Festival jury, including Jane Campion, Saleh Bakri, and Damien Chazelle, as well as Alberto Barbera, the festival's president, participated in the event wearing t-shirts that read 'Women, Life, Freedom.' Laura Poitras, Saleh Bakri, Jane Campion, Martin McDonagh, and Mia Hansen-Løve, members of the Venice Film Festival jury, showed solidarity with the people of Iran during the flash mob on September 2. Jalal Saraji from the Democratic Association of Iranians in Italy told Variety before walking the red carpet that 'an revolution is taking place in Iran. It is a women's movement, but it is a movement that demands democracy and freedom.' He explained the choice of Venice for this program, stating, 'Because it is an international event where our voice and the message of women fighting for their rights reaches the world.' Somayeh Haqnegahdar, a member of the Independent Filmmakers Association of Iran, stated on September 9 to Voice of America that she, along with members of the association and other filmmakers present on the red carpet on September 2, would hold a banner listing the names of imprisoned artists or those released on bail. According to Ms. Haqnegahdar, they invite all filmmakers to sign the banner as a sign of support for the people of Iran. The film 'Tatami,' co-directed by Zar Amir-Ebrahimi, a prominent Iranian actress, and Guy Nattiv, an Israeli filmmaker, premiered on Saturday in the Horizons section of the Venice Film Festival.
Presence of Filmmakers at Venice Festival Flash Mob to Support the People of Iran
Filmmakers gathered at the Venice Film Festival to support the Iranian protests under the slogan 'Women, Life, Freedom.' They called for an end to the repression of dissenters and highlighted the ongoing struggle for democracy in Iran. This event underscores international solidarity with Iranian artists and activists.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Filmmakers at the Venice Film Festival participated in a flash mob to support Iranian protests and call for an end to the repression of dissenters and artists in Iran.
- The flash mob took place during the premiere of the film 'Tatami'.
- Participants wore t-shirts with the slogan 'Women, Life, Freedom'.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement in Iran began as a response to systemic gender inequality and government repression, gaining international attention after the death of Mahsa Amini.
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