Film-maker Jafar Panahi arrested in Iran

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Source: guardian

The Iranian director Jafar Panahi has reportedly been detained by security forces in his homeland. Panahi, 49, is a vocal supporter of the opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi and has long been regarded as a pariah by the Iranian establishment. He is currently believed to be being held at an undisclosed location.

Mousavi's website Kaleme quotes Panahi's son, who claims that the film-maker was arrested at his home on Monday night, together with his wife, daughter and 15 dinner guests. Security forces allegedly searched the house and seized belongings. The official Iranian media is not reporting the story.

Read more: http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2010/mar/02/jafar-panahi-arrested-in-iran

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italian agencies report the arrest of director mohammad rasoulof together with other 15 people yesterday night, among whom jafar panahi.

[DavidDvorkin]

1. Perhaps someone will be along to explain that these were all CIA agents

And to cheer their arrest.

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2. Oh shit! Panahi is one of my favorite filmmakers! Of course they need him off the streets!

Offside, The Circle, etc. Panahi's verite work is a real threat to the regime. Plus, much his work is banned.