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One of Iran’s most famous actresses, who was arrested after she criticized the execution of a man implicated in nationwide protests, was released on bail on Wednesday, state-run ISNA said.
Tarane Ali Dosti, who starred in the 2016 Oscar-winning film The Salesman, condemned the hanging of Mohsen Shekhali, who was killed in the first protest-related execution last month. Shekari was reportedly convicted of “waging war against God” after he stabbed a member of the Basij militia during a protest in Tehran on September 23.
Alidoosti’s lawyer told ISNA that she was released on bail. Reform media outlet Shargh Daily published a photo of her not wearing the traditional Islamic hijab after her release from her infamous Evin prison.
Another photo on social media showed her holding flowers with supporters after her release.
Alidusti, who has appeared on various popular Iranian television shows, is known for her activism in the Iranian film industry with the MeToo movement and was one of several Iranian celebrities who expressed support for the protests. was a person
More than 500 celebrities, actors, playwrights, novelists and film directors have signed an open letter calling for Ali Dosti’s release. The open letter entitled “Free Taraneh Alidoosti” was signed by celebrities such as Emma Thompson, Mark Ruffalo, Penelope Cruz, Kate Winslet and Kristen Stewart.
Alidosti was not formally charged, but was first arrested for “lack of evidence for her claims” in connection with her protest against Shekhali’s hanging.
Known feminist activist Ali Dosti last month posted a photo on Instagram of herself removing her Islamic hijab and holding a sign reading “Women, Life and Freedom” to show support for the protest movement. did.
Amid nationwide protests in the wake of the death of 22-year-old Masa Amini, who was arrested by state moral police for not wearing the hijab properly, some Iranians have was sentenced to death.
Her death touched the nerves of the Islamic Republic, with prominent celebrities coming out to support the movement. The protests then coalesced over various grievances against the dictatorship.
