This month we are showing two films by the same film-maker. His films are known for their humanistic perspective on life in Iran, often focusing on the hardships of children, the impoverished, and women, but made with a light touch and entirely accessible to all. After several years of conflict with the Iranian government over the content of his films, he was arrested and charged with propaganda against the Iranian government. Despite support from film-makers, film organisations, and human rights organisations from around the world he was sentenced to a six-year jail sentence and a 20-year ban on directing any movies, writing screenplays, giving any form of interview with Iranian or foreign media, or from leaving the country. While awaiting the result of an appeal he made a documentary feature in the form of a video diary in spite of the legal ramifications of his arrest. It was smuggled out of Iran in a flash drive hidden inside a cake!

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