The Cannes Film Festival on Monday called for the release of Iranian actress Taraneh Alidoosti, seen this year in the film Leyla and her brothersselected in the previous edition.
Iranian cinema figure, Taraneh Alidoosti, 38, was arrested on Saturday for posts supporting the protests, denouncing in particular the execution of protesters or in which we see her removing her veil.
Several Iranian artists detained
Iran is facing a series of calls from celebrities and human rights groups for the release of Taraneh Alidoosti, the most famous personality arrested in connection with the protest movement that has shaken the country for three months.
The protest in Iran was sparked by the death on September 16 of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian Kurdish woman who died after being detained in Tehran by morality police, who accused her of violating the Islamic Republic’s strict dress code. for the women. .
Since then hundreds of people have been killed, thousands have been arrested and two 23 men have been hanged in connection with the riots. Several Iranian artists were also arrested.
Source: BFM TV
