Australian Actors Equity has written to the Australian Ambassador of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mahmoud Babaei, and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Kevin Rudd, expressing concern for Iranian actress Marzieh Vafamehr.
Marzieh has been sentenced to one year’s imprisonment & ninety lashes for her performance in the film "My Tehran For Sale". The film, produced in South Australia, was shot in the Iranian capital. It tells the story of a young actress whose stage work is banned by authorities.
The film, which premiered at the Adelaide Film Festival in 2009, was part of the official selection for the Toronto International Film Festival. The film was banned from broadcast & sale in Iran, but apparently some "under the counter" copies have been seen in the country which is what triggered Marzieh being charged by the authorities.
Equity UK is urging members to support a campaign on behalf of Marzieh Vafamehr. We respectfully urge you to consider Ms Marzieh current distressing situation, read all the information and sign the petition.
http://www.equityfoundation.org.au/newsbites/actors-equity-calls-for-the-release-of-marzieh-vafamehr.html
Many thanks - "eager4equity-equity-backstage"
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