Iranian Filmmakers Sentenced for Berlinale-Acclaimed Film

Tehran court issues deferred prison terms and fines for 'Keyke mahboobe man' creators, citing 'propaganda against the system.'

Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha were sentenced to 14 months in prison for their internationally acclaimed film, with the sentences deferred for five years.
Producer Gholamresa Mussawi received a one-year deferred prison sentence for his involvement in the film's production, deemed 'offensive material' by the court.
The court also ordered fines and the confiscation of filmmaking equipment used by the creators.
The film, which premiered at the Berlinale in 2024, earned critical acclaim but the filmmakers were barred from attending the festival.
This case highlights the ongoing suppression of artistic expression in Iran, where strict government oversight limits creative freedom.