Oscar-winning filmmaker Asghar Farhadi urges artists to join Iran protests in wake of Mahsa Amini's death. Details inside

Amidst the intense protests in Iran against the killing of a 22-year-old woman named Mahsa Amini, Oscar-winning director Asghar Farhadi has urged artists worldwide to join the protest.

The Iranian director made a video wherein he strongly requested artists worldwide to show their solidarity against the shameful death of Amini. He appealed to the public to come together and show their support by making videos, writing, or any other way.

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The morality police arrested Amini on 13 Sep, and she died in police custody three days later. The police arrested her because she did not follow the dress code properly. The police claimed that the young woman died of a heart attack, but she had no medical history of a cardiac condition.




Many Iranian women are seen burning their headscarves to fight against the country's oppressive laws against women. According to Iran Human Rights, the protests have taken a violent turn, and at least 50 people have been killed. The government used tear gas, pellet guns, and ammunition to disperse the rebellious crowd. Internet services have been stopped, and many online platforms have been restricted.

FAQs

Q1. Who is Mahsa Amini?
Ans. Mahsa Amini is a 22-year-old Iranian woman who died in police custody as she did not follow the dress code properly.

Q2. Why are protests happening in Iran?
Ans. There is wide unrest in the country against the oppressive laws which make Hijab compulsory for women.

Q3. What was Asghar Farhadi's appeal?
Ans. Oscar-winning director Asghar Farhadi has called for all the artists worldwide to show solidarity against the death of Amini and support the protests.

Q4. Are there internet restrictions imposed in Iran?
Ans. Yes, the government has stopped internet services and restricted specific online platforms.