Massih Parsaei’s San Sebastian-Bound Debut ‘Lovers Sleep Alone’ Chronicles a Queer Man in Exile (Exclusive Clip)

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What happened

The Berlin-set feature, following the isolated life of an Iranian man named Iman, will earn its world premiere at the Spanish film festival.

Key facts

  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:30:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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