Kaveh Farnam
کاوه فرنام
Producer
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View Timeline →Independent Filmmakers Association of Iran: The Islamic Republic Fears 'Freedom of Art and Expression'
The Independent Filmmakers Association of Iran condemned the Islamic Republic's repression of artists, highlighting recent incidents including the death sentence for rapper Tomaj Salehi and…
The Night Watchman at the Oscars; Reza Mirkarimi Represents Iran for the Fourth Time
Reza Mirkarimi's film "The Night Watchman" has been selected as Iran's representative for the 2024 Oscars, marking the fourth time Mirkarimi has been chosen. The…
Ali Asgari, Director of 'Earthly Verses', Banned from Leaving Iran and Prohibited from Film Activities
Ali Asgari, an Iranian filmmaker, has been banned from leaving Iran and from film activities after his film 'Earthly Verses' was showcased at Cannes. This…
Production of 'Cabaret' Halted; Kaveh Farnam: The Islamic Republic's Goal is 'Intimidation'
The production of the film 'Cabaret' has been halted in Iran due to a lack of permits, with claims that it was aimed at instilling…
21 Films Compete for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival
The 76th Cannes Film Festival is concluding with 21 films competing for the Palme d'Or, with notable entries from filmmakers like Jonathan Glazer and Aki…
Roundtable on Censorship and Challenges of Independent Cinema in Iran Held with Iranian Filmmakers at Cannes Film Festival
A roundtable discussing censorship and challenges faced by independent Iranian filmmakers was held at the Cannes Film Festival, featuring prominent figures like Zar Amir-Ebrahimi and…
Cannes Film Festival Begins with Johnny Depp's Film; Absence of Iranian Cinema in Main Competition
The 76th Cannes Film Festival opened with Johnny Depp's film, marking his return to cinema after personal controversies. Iranian cinema is notably absent from the…
The Likelihood of Some Iranian Series Not Being Broadcast Due to Actors' Bans Increases
Iranian media report that some series may not be broadcast due to bans on several actors who supported recent protests. Notable actors like Hamid Farrokhnejad…
International Coalition of Filmmakers at Risk Calls for Lifting Travel Ban on Mohammad Rasoulof
The international coalition "Filmmakers at Risk" is calling for the Iranian government to lift the travel ban on filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, a prominent critic of…
Kaveh Farnam on the Continued Travel Ban of Rasoulof: Reflective of 'The Ruling Power's Fear'
Kaveh Farnam discusses the ongoing travel ban on Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, highlighting it as a sign of the ruling regime's fear of filmmakers and…
Summoning of Several Artists Opposing Mandatory Hijab; Tehran Prosecutor Threatens Them with Arrest
Tehran's prosecutor has summoned several artists for opposing mandatory hijab and threatened them with arrest if they do not comply. This crackdown follows a speech…
Continuation of Burnt Scenarios; Security Media: Opponents of Mandatory Hijab are Paid
Iranian security media claim that women protesting mandatory hijab are being paid for their actions, alleging arrests of individuals involved in these protests. This narrative…
Kaveh Farnam, Producer: The Courage of Artists Who Reject Mandatory Hijab is Commendable
Kaveh Farnam praises the bravery of Iranian artists who defy mandatory hijab laws amidst government repression. Notable figures like Afsaneh Bayegan and Fatemeh Motamed-Arya have…
Interrogation of Mohammad Rasoulof at IRGC's Safe House
Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof was interrogated at an IRGC safe house and remains banned from leaving the country after his passport was confiscated. He revealed…
Mohammad Rasoulof Summoned to the Culture and Media Court After Passport Seizure
Filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof had his passport seized upon returning to Iran and has been summoned to the Culture and Media Court. This incident raises concerns…