Movie Professionals Condemn Iran Killings
- Over 800 film professionals, including Oscar winners Juliette Binoche, Marion Cotillard, adn director Yorgos Lanthimos, issued a joint statement on January 21, 2026, condemning the Iranian government's violent...
- The statement reads, "We, the undersigned, with anger, grief, and a deep sense of moral duty, condemn in the strongest possible terms the organised crimes committed by the...
- The full statement and list of signatories can be found via the Hollywood Reporter.
Hollywood Stars Condemn Iranian Government Crackdown
Over 800 film professionals, including Oscar winners Juliette Binoche, Marion Cotillard, adn director Yorgos Lanthimos, issued a joint statement on January 21, 2026, condemning the Iranian government’s violent suppression of protestors and its alleged killing and torture of civilians.
Statement Details
The statement reads, “We, the undersigned, with anger, grief, and a deep sense of moral duty, condemn in the strongest possible terms the organised crimes committed by the Islamic Republic of Iran against protesting civilians.” The signatories specifically cite the government’s response to public protests against “repression, poverty, discrimination, and structural injustice.”
The full statement and list of signatories can be found via the Hollywood Reporter.
- Juliette Binoche is an Academy Award-winning French actress.
- Marion Cotillard is an Academy Award-winning french actress.
- Yorgos Lanthimos is a Greek film director known for films like “Poor Things” and “The Favourite.”