Nader Saeivar Discusses Hijamat and Premiering Without Jafar Panahi
Originally published Jul 4, 2026
By Georg Szalai · The Hollywood Reporter — Movies
AI-generated summary based on The Hollywood Reporter — Movies · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 4, 2026
Key points
- Nader Saeivar's film 'Hijamat' premiered at Karlovy Vary and is set in Berlin.
- Jafar Panahi, who edited and produced the film, remains in Iran and communicates with Saeivar regularly.
- The film's title refers to an ancient practice that Saeivar believes is essential for everyone.
Nader Saeivar discusses his film 'Hijamat,' which premiered at Karlovy Vary, and his ongoing communication with Jafar Panahi, who edited and produced the film but remains in Iran. The film centers on an ancient practice that Saeivar believes is essential for everyone. The discussion highlights the challenges of working with Panahi under current restrictions.
Read the original story: The Hollywood Reporter — Movies — by Georg Szalai