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Islamic Republic State Media Attacks Venice Prize-Winner Lelah Marzban Over Women’s Rights Speech

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Islamic Republic State Media Attacks Venice Prize-Winner Lelah Marzban Over Women’s Rights SpeechWorldPing
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Laleh Marzban, who won Best Actress in Venice Film Festival’s Orizzonti sidebar, has become the subject of a harsh smear campaign by Islamic Republic state media over comments in her acceptance speech dedicating the prize to the women of Iran.

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  • Reported by Deadline and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:18:41 UTC.

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