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Iran's 'The Salesman' wins Oscar for best foreign language film
The movie, directed by Tehran-based Asghar Farhadi, marked Iran's second Oscar victory, coming five years after Farhadi's drama "A Separation" won the nation's first Academy Award.
Mon Feb 27 2017
![Part premiere, part Trump protest, Londoners gather for Oscar movie Part premiere, part Trump protest, Londoners gather for Oscar movie](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/61488153479_AsgharFarhadi.jpg)
Part premiere, part Trump protest, Londoners gather for Oscar movie
Hours ahead of what looked set to be the most politicised Academy Awards for years, London Mayor Sadiq Khan made clear his political motivation in hosting the British premiere of the "The Salesman".
Sun Feb 26 2017
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Iran picks 'The Salesman' for Oscar foreign film entry
Iran on Saturday chose Oscar-winning Asghar Farhadi's "The Salesman" as its entry for Best Foreign Language film at this year's Academy Awards.
Sat Sep 17 2016