Saeed Roustayi
سعید روستایی
Director
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View Timeline →American PEN Association Criticizes 'Widespread Repression' in Iran: Tomaj Salehi Must Be Released Immediately
The American PEN Association condemned the renewed detention and sentencing of Iranian rapper Tomaj Salehi, calling it part of a broader repression of free expression…
Saeed Roustayi's Prison Sentence Confirmed by Appeals Court; Only 'Training Course in Qom' Removed
Saeed Roustayi's prison sentence has been upheld by an appeals court, with only the requirement for a training course removed. This ruling has sparked international…
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…
PEN America Calls Mahdi Yarahai's Arrest a Reflection of Iran's 'Brutal Suppression of Free Speech'
Mahdi Yarahai, an Iranian singer, was arrested for releasing a protest song against the mandatory hijab law. PEN America condemned his arrest as part of…
Independent Filmmakers Association of Iran: Supporting Unknown Young Filmmakers is Essential
The Independent Filmmakers Association of Iran has called for support for unknown young filmmakers facing pressure and threats, emphasizing that the repression of artists is…
Saeed Roustayi's Prison Sentence; Cannes Festival Directors' Reaction and Scorsese's Efforts to Overturn the Sentence
Saeed Roustayi, director of 'Brothers Leila,' was sentenced to six months in prison for propaganda against the regime, sparking international condemnation, including from Cannes Film…
Iranian Directors' Guild Condemns Sentence Against Saeed Roustayi
The Iranian Directors' Guild condemned a six-month prison sentence and additional penalties against filmmaker Saeed Roustayi for his film 'Brothers Leila'. The ruling has sparked…