Iranian actor Laleh Marzban faces severe threats after Venice film festival speech
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Iranian actor Laheh Marzban faces severe threats after Venice film festival speechMarzban, who won a best actress award for her portrayal of a woman held hostage by her father in Falling House, has received condemnations from authorities after dedicating her prize to ‘the women of Iran’ An Iranian actress who won the best newcomer award at the Venice film festival has come under severe attack from the country’s authorities and state media after highlighting the plight of women in Iran in her acceptance speech. Laleh Marzban last Saturday won the best actress award in the...