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Iranian Filmmaker Discusses New Work Amid Cultural Tensions

Updated 2026-06-29 13:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Nader Saivar, an Iranian filmmaker working with Jafar Panahi, discusses his new film 'Hijamat' at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival. The movie explores themes of religion and sexuality in Iran.

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Director Nader Saivar on Working With Jafar Panahi on Karlovy Vary-Bound ‘Hijamat’ and Situation in Iran Where ‘There Is a Sort of Aversion Towards Religion Among the Young Generation’

Iranian auteur Nader Saeivar – who has been collaborating with Jafar Panahi since 2017 – will soon be at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival with Berlin-set drama “Hijamat” that centers around a man named Karam, whose secret romantic relationship with a man sends shockwaves through his deeply

2026-06-29 13:19 UTC