(at least for a while)—but how many were actually worth the effort? Several of The A.V. Club’s stellar film critics chimed in on their favorites of the year in the below video, as one of those critics ...

Some 30 film organizations, festivals and professionals as well as freedom of speech NGOs have signed an open letter calling on Iranian authorities to immediately drop all charges against directors ...

Fereshte Hosseini, an actress born to Afghan immigrants in Iran, has risen to stardom despite prejudice and strict gender barriers. She strives to use her platform to promote empathy for migrants ...

Directors Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeh were banned by Iranian authorities from traveling to this year’s Berlin Film Festival, where their film “My Favourite Cake” is premiering in competition.

Jury president Aronofsky holds the Golden Bear for Best Film for the film 'Taxi' by Jafar Panahi as he stands between presenter Engelke and festival director Kosslick at the awards ceremony of the ...