Topic: Iran
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Nassim Soleimanpour on writing one of the most performed plays in the world
White Rabbit, Red Rabbit became one of the most performed plays in the world. The writer reflects on its legacy 15 years since its premiere
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Knife brings the real human tragedy of Salman Rushdie’s stabbing into the light
Director Alex Gibney’s documentary offers an intimate, nuanced and moving view of the author’s life after the shocking 2022 attack
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Muslim fans love this anime’s natural depiction of Islam
Blending Persian and Japanese aesthetics, Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia has opened up new worlds for some viewers and made others feel seen
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‘Women don’t usually play these instruments. We’re keeping tradition alive’
In Edinburgh, The Aga Khan Music Programme brings together a boundary-breaking ensemble from Senegal, Lebanon and Iran
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The Agency season 2 — this excellent show should be much bigger than it is
Starring Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright, Richard Gere, Jodie Turner-Smith and Amir El-Masry, The Agency ought to be a headline-grabbing TV event
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The families and friends who have fallen out over the US-Israel war on Iran
The conflict has fractured relationships and exposed long-running tensions between those who support regime change at any cost and those who don’t
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Photo Essay: Newsha Tavakolian’s portrait of Iran
In a new book, And They Laughed at Me, the celebrated photographer takes a contemplative approach to a complex and turbulent nation
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Another Sky brings together a constellation of experimental sounds
Returning for its third edition, the grassroots London-based music festival provides a showcase of boundary-breaking artists from the Swana region
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Third Culture Kids: the diasporic DJs reshaping Amsterdam nightlife
Moataz Rageb started organising parties to share his love of Arab music with the world. Now he’s building an entire scene
