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Oscar, Iranian Filmmakers

Struggle of Oscar-Winning Iranian Filmmakers Highlights Crisis

Iranian filmmakers Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi have highlighted their nation's worsening economic crisis, citing U.S. sanctions and a rapidly devaluing currency as major obstacles.

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Iranian Filmmakers of ‘In the Shadow of the Cypress’ Were Granted Last Minute Visa Before Winning the Oscar

The directors of the Oscar-winning Iranian animated short film 'In the Shadow of the Cypress' were granted a last minute visa to attend the ceremony.

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Animated short film Oscar winners dedicate award to ‘fellow Iranians who are still suffering’

In the Shadow of the Cypress, a short film by Iranian directors Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani, has won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short. The 20-minute animated short follows a retired sea captain who copes with post traumatic stress disorder while caring for his daughter.

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Visa Problems and a Lack of Government Financial Support Jeopardize Iranian Filmmakers’ Oscar Campaign

Iranian filmmakers face geopolitical hurdles, financial struggles and visa issues on their Oscar journey with 'In the Shadow of the Cypress.'

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Oscars 2025: Iranian Hopefuls Wanted A 'Miracle.' They Got it.

Filmmakers Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani nearly missed the Oscars but saw their film In the Shadow of the Cypress make ...

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‘Flow’ wins animated feature Academy Award, delivering Latvia its first Oscar

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Flow,″ a wordless cat parable, won the Oscar for animated feature at Sunday’s 97th Academy Awards. The ...

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Viewers slam Oscars' Best Animated Short winner for snatching phone from partner's hand as she spoke: 'I didn't like that'

"In the Shadow of the Cypress" winners Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi had a tense moment when the latter took over when ...

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‘A miracle’: Iranian directors win Oscar just hours after landing in LA over visa issues

Iranian directors win Oscar just hours after landing in LA over visa issues - Co-director Hossein Molayemi said it was ‘very ...

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Viewers slam Best Animated Short winner for snatching phone from wife during Oscars acceptance speech

A filmmaker who took home Best Animated Short at yesterday’s Oscars ceremony has been slammed online for his “gross” behaviour on stage towards his wife after their win.

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Emotional Oscars viewers make same point as Iranian winners apologise for English speaking abilities during speech

The sweet moment seemingly left some viewers feeling teary-eyed as In The Shadow of the Cypress directors Shirin Sohani and ...

Oscars 2025: The Good, The Bad & The Fugly

Whether it was Zoe Saldaña calling out her husband’s beautiful hair during her acceptance speech or June Squibb claiming that ...

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‘2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Animation’ Review: Diverse Mix Reflects the Medium’s Incredible Range

From a poppy French short about kids grossed out by kissing to a dark look into a canceled TV show, the nominees run the ...

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