Cinema Trust, Hussein Malayimi and Shirin Sohani, the makers of the Oscar -nominated “shadow of the cedar”, say geopolitical barriers may deprive them of the Academy Awards ceremony.
According to 30 views, the two have not yet received a visit to the United States, despite the film’s success at the festivals and received an Oscar nomination, and have not received the support that government agencies promised.
“In the shadow of Cedar” at the Venice International Festivals, Animio, Tribka and many more, but in a conversation with Variety, their financial problems made it difficult for them to hold an Oscar campaign: “We have been sanctions for years, but these sanctions last month. They have become more intense. “Traveling abroad has always been difficult for us and has become more complex since Trump’s presidency.”
He continued: “In the shadow of cedar” – whose production lasted six and a half years – was made entirely with personal capital. There was no support for us, they did not have a way to pave, while they were obliged. But as soon as you succeed, they want to use your work as propaganda. “
Malaimi and Sohani have been present at three events outside of Iran, including Venice, Annie and Sharjah festivals.
“We are from the authorities [وزارت فرهنگ و ارشاد اسلامی] We are very angry. ” He confirms that the boycott of foreign governments was not ineffective, but believes that Iranian officials have had a duty to support the Oscars.
“Now, even if we get a visa, we’ve missed a lot of opportunities,” says Malaimi. We were not present in Los Angeles for key advertising events, which other filmmakers attended. Unlike others, we have neither financial support nor propaganda. “
Sohani explains: “After receiving the candidacy, we received a lot of positive feedback from ordinary people across the country, and these days, Iranians need great hope. “I am not happy to say that hope in Iran is dead, because I still hope, but the good news is getting less and less every day, and that the success of our Oscars has made people hope for us.”