Bashu, Beyzaie and the Paradox of Iranian Identity

Few filmmakers have loved their country as deeply or as tenderly, as Bahram Beyzaie loved Iran. A founding father of the Iranian New Wave, Beyzaie emerged, alongside Dariush Mehrjui and Masoud Kimiai, as one of the most culturally significant directors of his generation. His films – a pick-and-mix of Persian folklore, symbolism and allegory – favoured stories…

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SXSW 2026: Black Zombie, Serling, Stormbound

The buzz around the non-fiction program at SXSW this year has been pretty strong, with many people picking documentaries as their favorites of the fest. (Discuss amongst yourselves if this is also a sign that the narrative program seems weaker than usual, but I digress.) This final (probably) non-fiction dispatch by yours truly highlights two…

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Transgender Bill: As TG bill becomes law, community uncertain about status of 32000 TG certificates issued on basis of ‘self-perceived identity’ | India News

NEW DELHI: With the Transgender Person (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 becoming law with President of India Droupadi Murmu’s assent on Monday, all eyes are now on the way forward as the amendments do away with the provisions in the 2019 law that allowed “self-perceived gender identity” to be the basis for self-determination and…

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West Bengal assembly elections: Mamata Banerjee vs Suvendu Adhikari once again; stage set in Bhabanipur for Round 2 of political rivalry | India News

NEW DELHI: The stage is set for Round 2 of Mamata Banerjee vs Suvendu Adhikari electoral rivalry in West Bengal. The West Bengal chief minister and the leader of the opposition in the state assembly are ready for another face off, this time in Bhabanipur seat, in the assembly elections to be held next month….

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‘Dhurandhar’: Cricketer Suryakumar Yadav nails Akshaye Khanna’s viral ‘FA9LA’ step |

Suryakumar Yadav recreates Akshaye Khanna’s viral Dhurandhar dance to FA9LA before MI’s IPL 2026 DC clash, post-KKR win. MI Instagram video captioned “full Dhurandhar mode” wows fans. He’s quoted Dhurandhar: The Revenge before. Film’s sequel nears Rs 1500cr, second-highest Hindi grosser after Dangal. Suryakumar Yadav brought some fun ahead of Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 match…

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Zendaya makes a case for ‘something old’: Rewears iconic 2015 Oscars dress at ‘The Drama’ premiere with rings | English Movie News

Zendaya just reminded everyone that fashion isn’t just about clothes; it’s about stories, nostalgia, and, sometimes, straight-up chaos. At the Los Angeles premiere of her new movie ‘The Drama’, she showed up in her old 2015 Oscars dress, instantly grabbing everyone’s attention. But it wasn’t just the dress. She also flashed an engagement ring and…

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