Stan CareyDec 18, 2022
Didn't know Taraneh Alidoosti was a literary translator as well. I love her film work with Farhadi (Fireworks Wednesday, About Elly, The Salesman). This is troubling news: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/dec/17/iranian-actor-taraneh-alidoosti-arrested-after-criticism-of-death-penalty
Iranian actor Taraneh Alidoosti arrested after criticism of death penalty

Detention of one of Iran’s most famous performers sign state wants to crack down on celebrities who challenge regime

The Guardian
Show threadDr Hilary Lennon
@stancarey @stancarey Celebrities will pose a significant threat to that ruthless regime as they have a public presence. Such incredible bravery from #Alidoosti.
Dec 18, 2022 at 4:03pmWeb
Show threadStan CareyDec 18, 2022
@hilarylennon Yes, and the clout that goes with it