Iranian Cinema
Asia Leaders
Sepideh Farsi Turned a Video Connection Into a Global Documentary. Its Afterlife Demands More Than Attention
Sepideh Farsi carried Fatma Hassona’s testimony into global cinema. The film’s next life tests the ethics and economics of documentary distribution.
Asia Leaders
Jafar Panahi Took a Palme d’Or Film Into the 2026 Awards Market. Its Real Value Lies Beyond the Campaign
Jafar Panahi carried a Palme d’Or winner into the 2026 awards market. The harder task is converting prestige into durable distribution for independent Iranian cinema.