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The Oliver Stone of Iran

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"Jafar Panahi is known for directing intense human dramas that reflect the difficulties of ordinary Iranians," writes Reese Erlich on Truthdig. For example, "Offside," opening in the US, tells the story of Iranian women who dress up as men to attend soccer matches. "Panahi," Erlich adds, "has faced serious government hassles with all of his recent films."
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Russ Wellen is the nuclear deproliferation editor for OpEdNews. He's also on the staffs of Freezerbox and Scholars & Rogues.

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