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Interview with director Nader Saeivar about his film 'Hijamat', which premiered at Karlovy Vary. The film is set in Berlin and was edited and produced by Jafar Panahi, who cannot leave Iran. Saeivar discusses the ancient practice of hijamat and his ongoing communication with Panahi.

Flula Borg and Troy Kotsur have wrapped filming on 'The American Winner,' a satirical horror film and feature directorial debut by Farbod Ardebili. The film follows a tech billionaire character played by Borg.

Director Nader Saeivar discusses his film 'Hijamat,' which will premiere at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival. The Berlin-set drama stars a man whose secret same-sex relationship creates conflict within his religious Muslim family. Saeivar has been collaborating with Jafar Panahi since 2017.