Soheil Beiraghi's 'Bidad': Giving Voice to Iranian Gen Z
Iranian filmmaker Soheil Beiraghi discusses his fourth feature, Bidad (also known as Outcry), and the constraints of censorship back home in Iran. The film premiered at the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF).
Outcry: A Film Making Waves
Outcry, the English-language title of Soheil Beiraghi's Bidad, generated significant buzz even before its world premiere at KVIFF on Wednesday. The film... [content truncated for brevity]. Beiraghi navigates complex narratives, giving a voice to a generation often unheard.
A scene from Bidad at KVIFF. Image courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter.
Beiraghi on Censorship and Storytelling
Beiraghi has consistently addressed socio-political issues through his films. However, dealing with censorship...[content truncated for brevity]...Read the full interview on The Hollywood Reporter.
Published by The Hollywood Reporter on July 8, 2025.
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