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202190 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Geopolitics Elections

Divarkesh

202190 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Sexual issues have been manipulated by politicians in Iran to influence elections, a tactic described as pornocracy.

Geopolitics Elections

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Sexual issues have been manipulated by politicians in Iran to influence elections, a tactic described as pornocracy.

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Mohsen Aghaei

Mohsen Aghaeidirector

Majid Rastegar

Majid Rastegardirector

Mohsen Aghaei

Mohsen Aghaeiwriter

Mohsen Aghaei

Mohsen Aghaeicast

Abolhassan Banisadr

Abolhassan Banisadrcast

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In Iran, Mohsen Aghaei's documentary "Divarkesh" investigates the manipulation of sexual issues by politicians to sway elections. The film discusses the concept of pornocracy, where sexual themes are weaponized for political gain. It also addresses the role of sexual abuse in the advertising industry, revealing how these tactics shape public perception and influence political outcomes. Aghaei's work connects local practices in Iran to global trends in political strategy and control.

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