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In 'No Bears', a banned filmmaker takes bold aim at Iranian society

In 2010, Iranian the authorities charged Jafar Panahi with making anti-government propaganda. No Bears, which was filmed in secret, is a brilliant, layered drama — and an idiosyncratic self portrait.

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In 'No Bears', a banned filmmaker takes bold aim at Iranian society

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From WHYY in Philadelphia