Director Nava Nemati, along with other accepted filmmakers, has withdrawn from the Tehran Short Film Festival due to her affiliation with the Women, Life, and Freedom movement amidst civil unrest and protests in Iran.
Nava Nemati, the director of “Unripe,” has announced her withdrawal from the upcoming Tehran Short Film Festival. Along with other accepted filmmakers, Nemati cited her affiliation with the Women, Life, and Freedom movement as the reason for her decision. The festival, scheduled to take place from October 19 to 25, coincides with a period of civil unrest and protests in Iran.
The death of Mahsa Amini, who was allegedly beaten by police for violating Iran’s mandatory hijab law, has sparked nationwide demonstrations against the government. The protests have been met with internet blackouts, social media restrictions, tear gas, and gunfire.
For Nemati, canceling her participation in the festival was likely a difficult professional decision, but it reflects the growing political tensions and unrest in Iran. As the protests continue, it remains to be seen how the government will respond and what impact it will have on the country’s cultural and artistic communities.
The International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala selects the Iranian film “Unripe” directed by Nava Nemati, a captivating short exploring the complexities of creativity and conflict in the world of theater.
Director Nava Nemati, along with other accepted filmmakers, has withdrawn from the Tehran Short Film Festival due to her affiliation with the Women, Life, and Freedom movement amidst civil unrest and protests in Iran.
