"Mahnaz Mohammadi stated that Iranian prisoners are being put to death every four to six hours in the country 'without justice', highlighting the urgency of their situation."
"'Roya' opens with a lengthy sequence of physical and psychological torture inflicted on its protagonist, reflecting the harsh realities faced by political prisoners in Iran."
"'Thousands of people are in prison, and they are in line for execution,' said Farzad Pak, emphasizing the critical need for global awareness of Iran's human rights abuses."
The film 'Roya' portrays the torment of a political prisoner in Tehran's Evin prison. Director Mahnaz Mohammadi emphasized the dire situation of Iranian prisoners, stating executions occur every four to six hours without justice. The film, based on her experiences, showcases the physical and psychological torture faced by the protagonist. It was filmed in Georgia and clandestinely in Iran. Iranian producer Farzad Pak warned of the increasing executions and urged the audience not to forget the plight of those in Iran's prisons.
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