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...haven’t paid enough”. Produced by SBS...
Reform in Iran has been mandated by elections in 1997. However extreme Islamic sentiments are still present - but from older people. The young are driving the new movement by illegal activities which have been prohibited by the Mullahs.
...have the power to shape society. Produced by SBS...
This fascinating piece profiles Iran's dissident filmmakers whose work proves that "censorship is the mother of all metaphors". Cinema here uses symbols to explore the darker side of society.
Much of Washington's information on Iran's nuclear policy comes from a banned opposition group, pushing for regime change in Tehran. How much can this intelligence be trusted?
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad came to power promising to reform the economy. But it's nuclear policies that now define his premiership. What do Iranians think of his leadership?
The fiercely Islamic Republic of Iran, is perhaps the last place you would expect to find a large Jewish community. But despite political use of anti-semitic, anti-Israeli slogans, Iran's Jews appear remarkably free.
It's a taxi company with a difference. The newly formed Women's Taxi company in Tehran only employs women drivers and will only accept female passengers.
Her films have divided Iran, led to her arrest and seen her charged with four crimes that carry the death penalty. But Iranian filmmaker Tahmineh Milani refuses to be silenced.
The music of Iranian idol Sharjarian has become a battle cry for the opposition. His worldwide popularity has given him the freedom to speak his mind. In Australia with his musicians he allows himself to be drawn into politics.
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