Asghar Farhadi Condemns Politicians and Media for Focus on ‘Difference’ and ‘Hate’: ‘Why Do You Think a Mother in Afghanistan Is Different Than Your Mom?’

Variety reports that acclaimed Iranian director Asghar Farhadi has condemned politicians and media for focusing on difference and hate, quoting his stark question: “Why do you think a mother in Afghanistan is different than your mom?” According to Variety, the filmmaker, known for award‑winning works such as A Separation and The Salesman, has achieved notable box‑office success, with A Separation grossing twenty‑five million dollars worldwide and The Salesman earning four point three million dollars in Iran.

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