Middle East

The Kiss That Sent Iran Crazy and an Actress to Be Flogged in Public

SEEING RED

Leila Hatami pecked the director of the Cannes Film Festival and was quickly denounced as a sinner by hardliners at home. No matter how far or high she goes, Hatami can’t escape Islamic fundamentalism.

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