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. "We are living on sanctions.
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.
‘A miracle’ – directors win Oscar for Iranian film hours after landing in LA
The directors of an Iranian film which won the animated short Oscar described their victory as a “miracle” having landed in Los Angeles just hours before. Co-directors Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani took to the stage after In The Shadow Of The Cypress took home the prize for the category.
‘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 surreal’ after In The Shadow Of The Cypress took home the prize for Best An
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.'
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.
‘In the Shadow of the Cypress’ Wins Best Animated Short Film
The Oscar for animated short film went to “In the Shadow of the Cypress,” a wordless 20-minute animated film from married Iranian directors Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi. The film explores a fath
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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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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 ...
Why these Oscar winners nearly missed the ceremony
Why these Oscar winners nearly missed the ceremony - The directors of an Iranian film which won the animated short Oscar ...
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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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In the Shadow of the Cypress | Q&A with Hossein Molayemi & Shirin Sohani
In the Shadow of the Cypress has ridden a challenging road to being nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short.