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The Banning Curse

20261h 28mMovieDocumentary

After the critical success of his first film at Cannes, Amiryousefi returned to Iran to find it banned by state authorities. It's a pattern that continued through his entire career, which the seasoned director looks back on in this imaginative, satirical portrait.

DirectorMohsen Amiryoussefi

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Release date for theatres
October 14, 2026

The Banning Curse is set to release on October 14, 2026 and isn't in cinemas or streaming yet. Streaming usually follows about 6–8 weeks after release (estimated around December 2, 2026).

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Cast · Directed by Mohsen Amiryoussefi

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Mohsen Amiryoussefi
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