'Whatever we do is political' says Iranian director Asgari at Venice
The film was made under heavy censorship and conflict and is one of 21 titles competing for Venice’s Golden Lion, producers said.
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'Whatever we do is political' says Iranian director Asgari at Venice
The director of "Divine Comedy", part of last year's secondary competition, is back at Venice this season competing for the Golden Lion with "A Bit of Light," about a doctor in Tehran scarred by the violence inflicted on anti-regime protesters who decides to give up and end his own life. "We live in a country where whatever we do becomes a kind of political act. So you can consider that sometimes simply having internet access becomes a politica…
Iranian director brings tale of despair and resilience to Venice
By Crispian Balmer VENICE, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Repression, conflict and political upheaval at home inspired Iranian drama "A Bit of Light", its makers said at the Venice Film Festival on Friday, describing a society increasingly numbed by repeated trag...
Taika Waititi, ‘Navalny,’ ‘Hind Rajab’ Producer Odessa Rae Board ‘A Bit of Light’ as Executive Producers Ahead of Venice Premiere
Taika Waititi, who won an Oscar for the “Jojo Rabbit” screenplay, and Odessa Rae, the producer of Oscar winner “Navalny” and Oscar-nominated “The Voice of Hind Rajab,” have come on board “A Bit of Light” as executive producers as the Ali Asgari drama heads into its world premiere in competition at the Venice Film Festival. […]
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