Ali Farahmand
Ali Farahmand is a film critic, filmmaker, and lecturer in film and philosophy. He has published widely, teaches at universities, founded the Film Criticism Institute, and is a Golden Globe voter.
Panahi’s latest film is most honest with its declaration that ethics offers neither redemption nor security. The film is nominated for Best International Feature Film and Best Screenplay at the 2026 Oscars.
In Iran, Divine Comedy is not a comedy; it is a representation of the grotesque.
