Iranian Director Saeed Roustayi Jailed For 'Unauthorised' Cannes Screening of His Film Leila's Brothers
Roustayi has denied the charges, saying that his film is simply a reflection of the reality of life in Iran. His movie Leila's Brothers tells the story of three brothers who are struggling to make ends meet in Iran.
Celebrated filmmaker Saeed Roustayi has been sentenced to six months prison for 'unauthorised' screening of his film Leila’s Brothers at the Cannes film festival in 2022. In addition, Roustayi has also been banned from all cinematic activities for five years. The Iran court found that Saeed had violated the country's Film Law by producing and screening a film that was ‘propaganda of the opposition against the Islamic system’. Jaya Prada Faces Six Month Jail Sentence in Unpaid ESI Scandal - Reports.
Saeed Roustayi Sentenced to Six Months Prison:
Iran's regime has given acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Saeed Roustayi a six-month prison term on charge of "anti-regime propaganda activity" after he screened his latest film Leila's Brothers at Cannes Film Festival against the regime's will, @EtemadOnline reported. pic.twitter.com/5oCFIkTajZ
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