Filmed with hidden cameras, and without government permission, Critical Zone director Ali Ahmadzadeh has faced serious pressure to pull his film
Ahmadzadeh made his movie using hidden cameras and without the permission of the Iranian government, often filming real people as he told the story of Amir , a young drug dealer drifting through the nightlife of modern Tehran. Notably, whilewas in attendance at the festival, Ahmadzadeh was not, having been denied permission to leave the country by the government. Organizers at the festival
that Ahmadzadeh has faced a campaign of persecution and harassment as the Iranian government pressured him to withdraw his movie. In a director’s statement, Ahmadzadeh wrote,nstead of actors, I worked with real people. In most situations, we had to hide the camera or find complicated tricks to work around the limitations. Making this film was a big rebellion. Showing it means an even bigger victory for us.
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