Asghar Farhadi, a well-known author and cartelion, wrote on his Instagram following the reactions to his statements in Brazil: "Criticizing some Hollywood cinema, looking down on some movies and talking about American democracy in no way means confirming the existence of democracy and confirming the way of governance in Iran."

Asghar Farhadi, a well-known author and cartelion, wrote on his Instagram following the reactions to his statements in Brazil: "Criticizing some Hollywood cinema, looking down on some movies and talking about American democracy in no way means confirming the existence of democracy and confirming the way of governance in Iran."

This battalion winner of two Oscar awards, while publishing the full video of his statements in Brazil, wrote that he did not have a conversation with "Variety" magazine and that his words were in response to the moderator's question about the movie "Argo and Hollywood cinema".

Asghar Farhadi was quoted by Variety as saying, "Who are you going to demand and save us?" The publication of these conversations was welcomed by official media close to the Iranian government and criticized by some users and photographers on Persian social networks. 🔸 Asghar Farhadi said after the interceptions of "Zen Zendeh Release" that he is no longer ready to make films based on official cinema standards in Iran and with the mandatory hijab.