Struggle of Oscar-Winning Iranian Filmmakers Highlights Crisis
Iranian filmmakers Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi have highlighted their nation's worsening economic crisis, citing U.S. sanctions and a rapidly devaluing currency as major obstacles. "We are living on sanctions.
Iranian Filmmakers of ‘In the Shadow of the Cypress’ Were Granted Last Minute Visa Before Winning the Oscar
The directors of the Oscar-winning Iranian animated short film 'In the Shadow of the Cypress' were granted a last minute visa to attend the ceremony.
Animated short film Oscar winners dedicate award to ‘fellow Iranians who are still suffering’
In the Shadow of the Cypress, a short film by Iranian directors Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani, has won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short.The 20-minute animated short follows a retired sea captain who copes with post traumatic stress disorder while caring for his daughter.
‘A miracle’: Iranian directors win Oscar just hours after landing in LA over visa issues
Iranian directors win Oscar just hours after landing in LA over visa issues - Co-director Hossein Molayemi said it was ‘very surreal’ after In The Shadow Of The Cypress took home the prize for Best An
‘A miracle’ – directors win Oscar for Iranian film hours after landing in LA
The directors of an Iranian film which won the animated short Oscar described their victory as a “miracle” having landed in Los Angeles just hours before. Co-directors Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani took to the stage after In The Shadow Of The Cypress took home the prize for the category.
‘Flow’ wins animated feature Academy Award, delivering Latvia its first Oscar
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Flow,″ a wordless cat parable, won the Oscar for animated feature at Sunday’s 97th Academy Awards. The win gives Latvian filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis his first Academy Award.
‘In the Shadow of the Cypress’ Wins Best Animated Short Film
The Oscar for animated short film went to “In the Shadow of the Cypress,” a wordless 20-minute animated film from married Iranian directors Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi. The film explores a fath
Visa Problems and a Lack of Government Financial Support Jeopardize Iranian Filmmakers’ Oscar Campaign
Iranian filmmakers face geopolitical hurdles, financial struggles and visa issues on their Oscar journey with 'In the Shadow of the Cypress.'
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Oscars 2025: Iranian Hopefuls Wanted A 'Miracle.' They Got it.
Filmmakers Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani nearly missed the Oscars but saw their film In the Shadow of the Cypress make ...
Why these Oscar winners nearly missed the ceremony
Why these Oscar winners nearly missed the ceremony - The directors of an Iranian film which won the animated short Oscar ...
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Emotional Oscars viewers make same point as Iranian winners apologise for English speaking abilities during speech
After representatives from Oscar winning Iranian animation Flow - Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi - took to the stage to ...
Oscars 2025's biggest moments: From Adam Sandler storming out to Kieran Culkin’s baby pact
Oscars had the internet in a frenzy, delivering shocking wins, major snubs, and unforgettable fashion moments on Hollywood’s ...
Viewers slam Oscars' Best Animated Short winner for snatching phone from partner's hand as she spoke: 'I didn't like that'
"In the Shadow of the Cypress" winners Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi had a tense moment when the latter took over when ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: 97th Academy Awards Press Room
This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.
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In the Shadow of the Cypress | Q&A with Hossein Molayemi & Shirin Sohani
In the Shadow of the Cypress has ridden a challenging road to being nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short.