ISNA reported on Tuesday that the judiciary has recently issued a letter to the Cinema Organization of the Ministry of Culture, banning certain filmmakers from activity due to the broadcast of their trailers on satellite networks. The report did not provide further details but noted that the filmmakers whose activities have been banned currently have films being screened. In following up on this issue, ISNA sought the opinion of Habib Ilbeigi, the Deputy for Evaluation and Supervision of the Cinema Organization, who confirmed receiving such a letter from the judiciary but postponed discussing the matter until after a meeting with the filmmakers. In June of this year, producers of three films, 'Nameless Alley', 'Eternal and One Day', and '50 Kilos of Cherry', were summoned to the Culture and Media Prosecutor's Office, and at that time, ISNA reported that the reason for this summons was the 'broadcast of their promotional trailers on satellite networks'. Regarding the film 'Nameless Alley', the producer, Mansour Lashkari Quchani, stated that Sadegh Larijani, the head of the judiciary, who was simultaneously visiting the Culture and Media Prosecutor's Office, attended the hearing and suggested that 'a group be formed to address the cinema's advertising issues'. However, now, less than three months after these statements, according to ISNA's report, the Tehran prosecutor's office has sought a solution by banning the activities of some filmmakers. ISNA's report referenced comments made by the Deputy for Evaluation on August 1, who stated that 'apparently, the Gem Network is once again broadcasting Iranian film trailers in a 'unilateral action', and under these circumstances, the judiciary can pursue the matter through international bodies'. This official mentioned that 'recently, several cinema producers contacted me and said that the Gem Network is broadcasting their trailers without their consent, which has led to protests from our producers'. The broadcast of film advertisements in recent months has also led to the temporary suspension of the film 'We Don't Get Used to It', directed by Ebrahim Ebrahimiyan, but on June 15, the Deputy Prosecutor General of Tehran stated in a letter to Hojjatollah Ayubi, the head of the Cinema Organization, that the continuation of the screening of 'We Don't Get Used to It' is permissible. In this context, the Producers Council's request for a review of the suspension of 'We Don't Get Used to It' has been noted, as well as an official from the Tehran prosecutor's office stating that the film 'We Don't Get Used to It' has been suspended. The return of tension to Iranian cinema has been marked by the suspension of two films, and three Iranian cinema producers have been summoned to the Culture and Media Prosecutor's Office.
Ban on Activities of Some Filmmakers Due to Broadcast of Their Trailers on Satellite Networks
The Iranian judiciary has banned several filmmakers from activity due to the unauthorized broadcast of their film trailers on satellite networks. This action comes amidst ongoing tensions regarding film promotions and censorship in the Iranian cinema industry. The situation highlights the increasing scrutiny and control over artistic expression in Iran.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The Iranian judiciary has banned several filmmakers from working due to the unauthorized airing of their film trailers on satellite networks. This decision follows a pattern of increasing censorship and control over the film industry in Iran.
- Filmmakers were banned for broadcasting trailers on satellite networks without permission.
- This action is part of a broader trend of censorship affecting Iranian cinema.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iranian cinema has a rich history but faces significant censorship, with the government often regulating content deemed inappropriate.
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