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To the Art-loving People of Iran,

Our family has presented to the people of Iran one hundred and twenty international awards in the fields of culture, art, and cinema.

From the beginning up until now, our family has regarded these awards to be achievements that belong to the art history of Iran.

We have always forwarded our awards to Iran’s Cinema museum, both when we lived in Iran and now, as displaced victims of autocracy and bigotry.

 
His Excellency Kofi Annan

A letter from Iranian filmmaker, Mohsen Makhmalbaf to Mr. Khatami, president of Iran, regarding the devastating consequences of expelling Afghani immigrants from Iran.

Dear Mr. Khatami

Buddha Was Not Demolished In Afghanistan; It Collapsed Out Of Shame
By: Mohsen Makhmalbaf
                                                 
If you read this article carefuly,
it will take about an hour of your time.
In this very hour, at least 14 more persons
will have died of war and hunger in Afghanistan.
60 others will havebecome vagrants therefrom to
other countries. 
This article is to describe the causes of the catastrophe,

Mohsen Makhmalbaf
June 2000