Popular Iranian actress banned for appearing in Hollywood movie 8/20/2008 11:28 AM ET (RTT News)
One of Iran's most popular actresses Golshifteh Farahani was banned by the authorities from leaving that Islamic country apparently angered by her appearance in the Hollywood movie, Body of Lies.
The 25-year-old Farahani appears in Ridley Scott's latest movie, which tells the story of a CIA agent sent to Jordan to trace an al-Qaeda leader, with Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio.Authorities asked Farahani not to leave the country when she arrived at Tehran airport Tuesday on her way to Hollywood where she was about to consider a new offer, Iran's state news agency IRNA said.
The award-winning young actress is reported to have not conformed to the law that requires Iranian actors and actresses to obtain a permit from the ministry of culture and Islamic guidance to act in foreign movies. Her role in the film Santouri was criticized by the conservative media for "portraying a negative image of Iranian society and its drug problem." Farahani is said to be the first actress living in Iran while appearing in a Hollywood production.
Golshifteh Farahani
Golshifteh Farahani (Persian: گلشیفته فراهانی , born July 10, 1983 in Tehran) is an acclaimed Iranian actress. She is the daughter of actor/theater director Behzad Farahani and sister of actress Shaghayegh Farahani.
One of Iran's most popular actresses Golshifteh Farahani was banned by the authorities from leaving that Islamic country apparently angered by her appearance in the Hollywood movie, Body of Lies.
The 25-year-old Farahani appears in Ridley Scott's latest movie, which tells the story of a CIA agent sent to Jordan to trace an al-Qaeda leader, with Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio.Authorities asked Farahani not to leave the country when she arrived at Tehran airport Tuesday on her way to Hollywood where she was about to consider a new offer, Iran's state news agency IRNA said.
The award-winning young actress is reported to have not conformed to the law that requires Iranian actors and actresses to obtain a permit from the ministry of culture and Islamic guidance to act in foreign movies. Her role in the film Santouri was criticized by the conservative media for "portraying a negative image of Iranian society and its drug problem." Farahani is said to be the first actress living in Iran while appearing in a Hollywood production.
Golshifteh Farahani
Golshifteh Farahani (Persian: گلشیفته فراهانی , born July 10, 1983 in Tehran) is an acclaimed Iranian actress. She is the daughter of actor/theater director Behzad Farahani and sister of actress Shaghayegh Farahani.
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