Several filmmakers, including Yorgos Lanthimos ( Poor Things ) and Mike Figgis ( Leaving Las Vegas ), along with artists and academics have signed an open letter condemning the U.S. strikes against Iran while calling for leaders to respect Iran’s “right to self determination.”

While the letter did not defend the Iranian regime, which recently killed an estimated 30,000 protesters seeking change, it did emphasize that violence will not lead to the liberation of the Iranian people.

“We, a collective of artists, cultural practitioners, and filmmakers, issue this statement in full awareness of our historical and ethical responsibility to…

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