“The Witness,” debuting at the Venice Film Festival, has been acquired for distribution in Benelux, France, Italy, and previously reported Germany. Directed by Nader Saeivar, co-written with Jafar Panahi, the film presents a trailer (see below). Saeivar shares, “I’ve collaborated with Jafar Panahi since 2017 for ‘3 Faces.’ He showed me it’s possible to create an excellent film with a small team in secrecy. Perhaps this style of filmmaking was pioneered by Panahi himself.” Panahi, who has faced persecution and imprisonment, including a recent release from jail following a hunger strike in 2023, has been instrumental in Saeivar’s filmmaking journey, instilling courage and the importance of not making excuses.
1. In Iran, there are numerous traditional women with religious beliefs residing in small towns and villages. They adhere to living their lives as their mothers did, keeping politics at an arm’s length. However, it is essential to note that not all Iranian women share this perspective; the courageous ones who challenge tyranny and fascism in the media are not representative of all. Yet, they are undeniably some of the most outstanding.
“Whenever artists band together and speak up, governments soften their stance slightly. However, once the clamor dies down, the rigid and autocratic regulations swiftly reappear. It seems like we’ve been dancing this dance for a long time now.”
I had the pleasure of appreciating “The Witness,” a remarkable production brought to life by Said Nur Akkus and Silvana Santamaria, through their work at ArtHood Films. Additionally, Arash T. Riahi and Sabine Grüber, from Golden Girls Films, as well as Emre Oskay and Timur Savci of Sky Films, all played significant roles in its creation.
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2024-09-01 20:18