"Since 2012, only one country has won the Oscar for Best International Feature twice: Iran. The achievement is all the more remarkable for the stringent censorship that filmmakers in the Islamic Republic face."
"One of this year's nominees, 'It Was Just an Accident,' by the dissident Iranian director Jafar Panahi, was the entrant for France, where several of its co-producers are based."
"Yet, like the Academy, the movie business at large has its blind spots; some of Iran's best films remain unrecognized in the United States."
"I saw two films by the director Mani Haghighi—'Pig' (2018) and 'Subtraction' (2022)—and reviewed both enthusiastically. Few critics have had the chance to agree."
Iran has achieved remarkable success in the Oscars for Best International Feature, winning twice since 2012 despite stringent censorship. Filmmakers like Jafar Panahi and Mohammad Rasoulof have faced severe repercussions for their work, including imprisonment and exile. Many notable Iranian films remain unrecognized in the U.S., with limited releases. Mani Haghighi's films, such as 'Pig' and 'Subtraction,' exemplify the talent emerging from Iran, yet they struggle to gain visibility in the American market.
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