Nuri Bilge Ceylan Under Fire for Attending Iran's Fajr Film Festival

Описание: Turkish director Nuri Bilge Ceylan faces backlash for attending the Iranian government-run Fajr Film Festival. The Iranian Independent Filmmakers Association (IIFMA) criticizes his involvement, citing censorship and repression in Iran's film industry.
Ceylan, known for films like 'Winter Sleep' and 'About Dry Grasses,' is reportedly serving as jury president. The IIFMA claims his participation strengthens the government's image amid political turmoil and imprisonment of filmmakers like Jafar Panahi and Mohammad Rasoulof.
The festival is scheduled for Nov 26 - Dec 3 in Shiraz. The IIFMA urges Ceylan to reconsider, highlighting the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement and the regime's efforts to normalize the situation through state-organized events.