A fatwa issued by two Iranian clerics forces musician Shahin Najafi to flee his homeland and seek asylum in Germany.
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A fatwa issued by two Iranian clerics forces musician Shahin Najafi to flee his homeland and seek asylum in Germany.
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Shahin Najafi lives in Cologne, Germany, after fleeing Iran due to a fatwa issued against him by Grand Ayatollah Lotfollah Safi Golpaygani and Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem-Shirazi. The 2017 documentary follows Najafi as he navigates life in exile, grappling with the challenges of producing music while facing threats to his safety. His long-distance relationship with Leili Bazargan, the granddaughter of Iran's first Prime Minister, adds complexity to his situation. The film captures Najafi's commitment to freedom of expression through his art.
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- Meet Shahin Najafi, a musician under threat.
- See the impact of fatwas on artistic expression.
- Follow Najafi's long-distance romance with Leili Bazargan.
Did You Know
- Shahin Najafi received two fatwas for apostasy from Iranian clerics.
- The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 20, 2017.
- It had a limited German theatrical release starting October 12, 2017.
- The documentary has a runtime of 88 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary When God Sleeps?
When God Sleeps was directed by Till Schauder.
What was the reason for the fatwas issued against Shahin Najafi?
Shahin Najafi received fatwas for apostasy due to his provocative lyrics.
When did When God Sleeps premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival?
When God Sleeps premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on 20 April 2017.
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