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A Hero

  1. vulture lists
    25 Essential Iranian Films You Can Stream Right NowStream hybrid documentaries that break the fourth wall, psychological dramas, and gory thrillers that attest to the terrifying reality of theocracy.
    By Tiara Ataii
  2. controversy
    Asghar Farhadi’s Attorney Responds to Accusations of Plagiarism“Ms. Aviv has uncovered a handful of people with complaints that they were not thanked enough.”
    By Rebecca Alter
  3. lawsuits
    Asghar Farhadi’s A Hero Plagiarism Lawsuit Awaits Official VerdictA student claims the Iranian director based the film off of a documentary she made in his workshop.
    By Justin Curto
  4. a long talk
    Asghar Farhadi Doesn’t Believe in HeroesThe Iranian director discusses his statement rebuking the Iranian government, the nuances of A Hero, and how he prefers his tahdig.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  5. oscar futures
    Oscar Futures: Can Power of the Dog Break the Netflix Curse?The road to Best Picture runs through Director and Screenplay, and Jane Campion’s Western has a fair shot at picking up both.
    By Nate Jones
  6. movie review
    A Hero Is Both Moral Fable and MousetrapThe great Iranian director Asghar Farhadi’s latest is a gripping drama, but something feels missing.
    By Bilge Ebiri
  7. movies
    Asghar Farhadi Declares That Iran Can Withdraw A Hero From Oscars ConsiderationThe filmmaker made a rare statement clarifying his anti-government stance on Instagram.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  8. cannes 2021
    The Best Movies Out of Cannes Are Slow, Introspective, and Utterly BonkersThis year’s French film festival was a polar-bear plunge back into the world of cinema.
    By Nate Jones and Rachel Handler
  9. cannes 2021
    Which of These Cannes Movies Is the ‘Next Uncut Gems’?A new film-festival tradition: crowning the heir to Howard Ratner.
    By Nate Jones