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Despite Jafar Panahis more than decade-long conflict with the Iranian government, his films doggedly persist.

2021 Panahi begins directing a new film in secret.

Did you take pictures of the village?

townspeople ask Panahi as an ominous piano scores the scene.

This picture has become a big concern.

Its paralyzing all of us.

The mood grows ever more desperate when a woman stops his car on a dark road at dusk.

God knows there will be blood, she tells him.

For Gods sake, sir, like help us.

Is he safe at the border?

And are there really no bears?

Find out on December 23, when Venices Special Jury Prizewinning film hits cinemas.

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