“At the time when talk of war, intimidation, and aggression is exchanged between politicians, the name of their country, Iran, is spoken here through her glorious culture, a rich and ancient culture that has been hidden under the heavy dust of politics.” Has BeensWarCountryCultureNamesRichPoliticianAncientHeavyDustGloriousIranAggressionIntimidation Author:Asghar Farhadi
“It's very difficult to talk about religion in Iran because religion has gotten so mixed up with politics.” DifficultIran Author:Asghar Farhadi
“The fact is I'm not making a film in order to draw pictures or make images about Iran.” FactsFilmOrderDrawsIran Author:Asghar Farhadi
“Each person makes their own choice, but my spirit is meant to stay in Iran, especially with the work that I do, and with the emotional connection I have with the country - with all its difficulties, this is why I stay.” PersonsCountrySpiritChoicesEmotionalConnectionsDifficultyIranEmotional Connection Author:Asghar Farhadi
“I prefer to stay in my country. But this doesn't mean if someone does want to leave Iran, I think they've done something wrong - the desire to leave is completely understandable.” IfsThinkingWantMeanDoeCountryDoneDesireIran Author:Asghar Farhadi
“Iranian filmmakers are not passive. They fight whenever they can, as creative expression means a lot to them. The restrictions and censorship in Iran are a bit like the British weather: one day it's sunny, the next day it's raining. You just have to hope you walk out into the sunshine.” MeanFightingNextBitsWalksCreativeExpressionOne DayRainBritishWeatherFilmmakerSunshineIranCensorshipPassiveNext DayRestrictionSunnyIranianCreative Expression Author:Asghar Farhadi
“There are those who simply want to live their lives, and feel they cannot live the way they want to in Iran. Others are ideologically motivated: They will stay no matter what and try to change things.” WayWantFeelsTryingMatterNo Matter WhatIranMotivated Author:Asghar Farhadi
