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Navid Sinaki speaks to Dheepthika Laurent on arts24 about how much of his own story is echoed in his novel “Medusa of the Roses”. It traces an illicit gay romance in modern-day Iran and explores a little-known reality: that the government subsidises sex changes for gay people willing to transition. He also talks about visiting Iran for last time in his 20s, the vibrant Iranian cinema industry and the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement, launched after the death of Mahsa Amini in September 2022.
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@Nightbird.
Thank you, Navid, for representing the Persian LGBT+ community with such dignity, artistic freedom. and honesty. You make us proud! 😉
@mle6501
But you never had to stay there. Many don’t get the chance to leave.
Anonymous
A gleam of hope in a dark world of oppression and homophobia.
@sexychocolate252
Did he just say “I-rak” lol 😂what happened to the correct pronunciation as a middle eastern person
@jonathanogebe7269
Lovely interview
@ryr1974
I can't wait to read this and to learn more of the series discussed at the end of the video,
@BrianOh-uc3gm
I don't think we will see a day when modern Western sexuality is tolerated in Iran.
@lemon1657
"The government will subsidized a ♂️♀️change" and this is viewed as anti gay for good reason. But wait, aren't we following the Iranian model in the west now? Oops. And just like in Iran, we're not allowed to criticize it. Interesting.
@vivicohen199
Excellent interview with a charming, knowledgeable guest who is stepping up to the plate for human rights. 🌈🌈
@soragaming3653
🤣🤣🤣🐖😋😋😋