Unless you're trying to make a movie on the sly, there's no way to get around this. If you want to use public spaces, film on the streets, have the cooperation of the police, you have to have a permit. Asghar Farhadi cooperationfilmmake share on social
I like storytelling movies and more than that I like historical movies; and I think someday I'll definitely make a movie about the past 50 years history. Asghar Farhadi historicalhistorymake Change image and share on social
It's very difficult to talk about religion in Iran because religion has gotten so mixed up with politics. Asghar Farhadi difficultiranmix Change image and share on social
I feel that it means a lot to the people of Iran that my film is represented at the Oscars, and it makes me happy to bring them that joy, that I'm representing them and that I'm able to give them that element of pleasure to be the envoy from Iran. It's a very pleasant thing. Asghar Farhadi bringelementenvoy share on social
Is there one specific source that determines correct morality and everybody should follow that? Or should individuals come up with following that source or not depending on their situation? Asghar Farhadi correctdependdetermine Change image and share on social
I feel it's important to talk about the complex issues affecting us. Asghar Farhadi affectcomplexfeel Change image and share on social
I prefer to stay in my country. But this doesn't mean if someone does want to leave Iran, I think they've done something wrong - the desire to leave is completely understandable. Asghar Farhadi completelycountrydesire Change image and share on social
I think it's insulting to an audience to make them sit and watch a film and then give them a message in one sentence. Asghar Farhadi audiencefilmgive Change image and share on social
The bigger confrontation is the one an individual has with itself. Asghar Farhadi bigconfrontationindividual Change image and share on social
Classical tragedy was the war between good and evil. We wanted evil to be defeated and good to be victorious. But the battle in modern tragedy is between good and good. And no matter which side wins, we'll still be heartbroken. Asghar Farhadi battleclassicaldefeat share on social