الجزارا فارسی
روایت خاورمیانه 
This year, the Venice Film Festival, as one of the most prestigious cinematic events in the world, faced a thought-provoking paradox regarding Iranian cinema. While a film about Palestine is celebrated for nearly 25 minutes and the Palestinian flag is raised in the hall, the silence of Iranian cinema and its artists on this issue raises many questions.
Absence of Voices and Reactions
In a space where cinema can be the voice of the oppressed, this silence in the face of crimes and occupations is clearly concerning. Has Iranian cinema become passive? Or have Iranian artists resorted to self-censorship for various reasons? These questions linger in the minds of viewers and cinema critics. While cinema, as a powerful medium, can play a significant role in raising awareness and creating social change, this absence of voices somewhat fuels the cultural identity crisis of Iranian cinema.
Why Silence?
Artists and cinema activists who usually take a stance on social and political issues seem to have remained silent this time regarding topics like Palestine. Is this silence due to fear of political and social repercussions? Or do Iranian filmmakers no longer know how to react to such issues? These questions arise while Iranian audiences are also eager to hear their artists' voices on this matter.
The Venice Film Festival, by showcasing this film, once again reminded us that cinema can and should be the voice of the oppressed. However, in the meantime, the silence of Iranian cinema has become a mystery. Will Iranian filmmakers be able to overcome this silence and once again make their voices heard around the world?
