All you need to know about the controversial new streaming series

Amir’s father and brother, as mentioned, represent the religious and traditional class who adhere to halal and haram principles and have chosen a life under the shadow of religion. However, it seems what has provoked the security apparatus is the series’ meaningful portrayal of Pahlavi-era Iran as a nation flourishing and moving toward modernity.

The characters speak of the Center for the Intellectual Development of Children and Youth, which prioritized advocacy for underprivileged children and where figures like Abbas Kiarostami were active. They mention the City Theater and the Museum of Contemporary Art, whose magnificent architecture and captivating exhibitions every architect must see. Who doesn’t know that these three institutions—the Center for the Intellectual Development of Children and Youth, the City Theater, and the Museum of Contemporary Art—were the result of Empress Farah Pahlavi’s dedication to Iranian culture and art?

March 2, 2025 | 6:29 am