Iran Opens Criminal Case Over Theatre Scene Showing Actress Leaning on Co-Star
Iranian prosecutors have opened a criminal case after footage from a Tehran theatre performance appeared to show actress Fatemeh Masoudifar resting her head against co-star Mehrdad Sedighian while they embraced on stage. Authorities are examining whether the scene breached rules on public physical contact between unrelated men and women. The production company said the camera angle was misleading, adding that the characters are siblings and the moment occurs during a crisis in the play. The company said the staging has been adjusted to avoid further misunderstanding. The case highlights Iran’s continuing enforcement of religious and social restrictions on public artistic performances.
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