News ID : 307039
Publish Date : 4/2/2026 2:01:23 PM
Iranian filmmaker urges Oscar Academy to ‘break silence’ on civilian toll

Iranian filmmaker urges Oscar Academy to ‘break silence’ on civilian toll

NOURNEWS – Iranian director Narges Abyar has called on members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to speak out against what she described as the humanitarian consequences of ongoing military actions against Iran.

In a letter titled “Break Your Silence,” Abyar urged fellow Academy members to respond to what she said were rising civilian casualties, including women and children, and attacks on non-military infrastructure.

She stated that strikes attributed to the United States and Israel have resulted in thousands of deaths, while also targeting facilities such as hospitals, universities, residential areas, and energy infrastructure.

Abyar appealed to the global film community to use its artistic and media influence to raise awareness and, where possible, condemn the violence. She stressed that breaking silence could contribute to reducing harm to civilians and help bring an end to the conflict.


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