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Banned by Tehran, Barred by London: UK’s Iranian Double Standard
London’s film festival crowned films about empire and exile as Britain refused a visa to an Iranian director Tehran bans, while backing a Persian film for the Oscars.
Rehearsals for a Revolution
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Tehran Sends Gaza to the Oscars. London Sends Iran
Britain’s Oscar entry is a Persian-language film about Iran’s repression, chosen in a war year. Tehran has sent a Gaza drama. Each country is aiming at its enemy.