August 2023
Member of Parliament: Actors Must Commit to Two Years of Hijab for Each Film; Indifference of Protesting Actors
A member of the Iranian parliament has mandated that actors must commit to wearing hijab for two years after each film, but many actors are…
PEN America: Saeed Roustayi's Prison Sentence is an Attempt to 'Silence' Creative Voices
PEN America has condemned the six-month prison sentence of Iranian filmmaker Saeed Roustayi for allegedly engaging in propaganda against the regime due to his 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…
Ban on 'Barbie' in Some Islamic Countries; Art Enthusiasts Travel to Saudi Arabia to Watch the Film
The film 'Barbie' has been banned in Kuwait and Lebanon due to its perceived promotion of ideas contrary to societal values, leading art enthusiasts from…
The film 'Barbie' continues to make headlines; screening banned in Kuwait and Lebanon
The film 'Barbie' has been banned in Kuwait and Lebanon due to claims that it threatens traditional values, despite containing no explicit sexual content. This…
United Arab Emirates Approves Screening of 'Barbie' Film
The UAE has approved the screening of the film 'Barbie' after a month-long delay due to content concerns. The film features a trans actor and…
A Milestone in Women's Health; First Pill for Postpartum Depression Approved in the U.S.
The FDA has approved the first oral medication for postpartum depression, marking a significant advancement in treatment options for the condition that affects many women.…
Continued Success of the Protest Music Video 'Yar'; Farnaz Ohadi: I Speak of the Courage of the People of Iran
Farnaz Ohadi's music video 'Yar,' inspired by the protests in Iran following Mahsa Amini's death, continues to gain international recognition, winning multiple awards. Ohadi emphasizes…