Based on real events, the dramatic thriller argo chronicles the lifeordeath. The true story behind operation argo to rescue americans. The movie is set during the iranian islamic revolution when a gang of terrorists seized control of the american embassy in tehran and with it a number of diplomats as hostages. The movie begins with a brief history of the persian empire, leading up to more modern times, when the iranian leadership was overthrown in 1953, with the assistance of the united states and great britain. The high dvd sales suggests a form of silent protest against the governments ongoing hostility to relations with america. At the first, its too overrated because it was too ordinary and coz of politics and patriotism of usa people, it has a high rating in imdb. The film works splendidly when afflecks direction and chris terrios script are focused on realizing the best damn. Extensive work is completed on the script, screenplay and publicity of the movie before mendez is dispatched to iran. Jan 11, 20 argo, ben afflecks thriller about the cias extraction of six american workers trapped in revolutionary tehran, was nominated for seven academy awards. Iran persian trip free screensaver, eye in the sky, iran. Iran may sue over unrealistic film tehran is planning to file a lawsuit following the oscarwinning movies portrayal of the islamic republics 1979 revolution. The high dvd sales suggests a form of silent protest against the. Ben affleck has crafted a compelling thriller with argo, about the iranian hostage crisis. Experts say it gets most of the story right but two men who were actually there say the end.
As an iranian i felt so angry after watching this movie. Iran is planning to sue hollywood over the oscarwinning argo because of the movies allegedly unrealistic portrayal of the country, iranian media reported tuesday. Those behind argo have defended the film as having offered a bigpicture view of the relationship between iran and america. Central intelligence agency operative tony mendez, the master of disguise, and the 2007 wired article by joshuah bearman, the great escape.
The movie is based on the escape of six american hostages from the besieged u. Tehran, iran iran is planning to sue hollywood over the oscarwinning argo because of the movies allegedly unrealistic portrayal of the country, iranian media reported tuesday. But, iran claims that argo is anti iranian, and its not alone in feeling maligned canada, new zealand and the uk are also slighted. Argo, ben afflecks thriller about the cias extraction of six american workers trapped in revolutionary tehran, was nominated for seven academy awards. Dubai reuters oscarwinning best picture argo, about a cia mission to rescue american diplomats from tehran after the islamic revolution, is anti iranian, irans culture minister said on. Ben affleck in argo 2012 jennifer garner at an event for argo 2012 max greenfield. Argo play on apple music argo download on itunes argo play on spotify argo play on youtube argo. Affleck had to get creative with his filming locations. Most iranians and americans knew that not everybody in iran is so vehemently anti american and not everybody in the united states is vehemently anti iranian, it is a vocal minori. Nahid the latest iranian film making waves at cannes iran film industry female director. Fars branded argo as an anti iran movie financed by a zionist. Iran may sue ben affleck and george clooney over argo the. The opening is mostly accurate, but i just want to point out that the overall movie story of argo was made to be a bit more dramatic then it actually was.
Argo exhibits affleck the filmmaker at his most straightforward and selfassured. Iran said in september it would boycott the 20 oscars to protest the making of a crude anti islam video in the united states that has caused outrage throughout the muslim world. Ben affleck argo argo ben affleck criticas argo pelicula argo argo hd argo. The current movie, such as argo, allegedly used the same way to spread ideas that contain propaganda purposes. Stream hd following the success if ben afflecks argo, which chronicles the cias attempt to rescue six americans during the 1978 iran hostage crisis, discovery channels argo.
Their escape, using a fake movie as a cover story, is recounted in argo. This study explores how the propaganda into the argo, and how to deliver their propaganda messages. Some believe argo is a series of anti iranian propaganda embodied in the movie. Cnn first, iran said it would produce its own cinematic response to argo. New austinites joe and kathleen stafford, whose escape from iran during the hostage crisis was the basis of the movie argo, look over memorabilia from the adventure. Inside story, gains access to the top players involved in the crisis to hear their side of the story, including the cias chief of disguise, tony mendez, who was called upon to devise the rescue plan. Now, tehran plans to sue hollywood filmmakers who contribute to the production of such anti iran. The film is mainly concerned with their extraction from iran by cia agent tony mendez, played by an. Feb 25, 20 iran said in september it would boycott the 20 oscars to protest the making of a crude anti islam video in the united states that has caused outrage throughout the muslim world. Ben affleck accepts the award for best director motion picture for argo on stage on at the golden globe awards in beverly hills, california, jan.
Cleared iranian airspace play on apple music cleared iranian airspace. Feb 25, 20 the movie is about a ciaagent masquerading as a filmmaker on location in iran so that he can rescue 6 hostages harboured at the canadian embassy amidst the iranian revolution. Ben affleck in argo 2012 lina todd and scoot mcnairy at an event for argo. The political drama argo is based on the real story of a ciaplanned rescue in revolutionary iran. Persian trip free screensaver, eye in the sky, iran probate records, cryptolab, armenia screen saver.
Argo claims to be an accurate account of the evasion and escape of six american embassy staff from iran. In 1979, the american embassy in iran was invaded by iranian revolutionaries and several americans were taken hostage. Why argo is hard for iranians to watch world news the guardian. Acting under the cover of a hollywood producer scouting a location for a science fiction film, a cia agent launches a dangerous operation to rescue six americans in tehran during the u. Iran takes ben affleck to court over oscar winning film argo. Censorship standards vary widely by country, and can vary within an individual country over time due to political or moral change. A dramatized account of how the staff of the canadian embassy helped a group of american diplomats escape from iran during the iranian revolution. Dec 27, 2012 ben afflack argo, iran,fox news channel,oreilly educational interview. However, time was running out with the iranian security forces closing in on the. The true story behind the new movie argo about how cia operatives posing as a hollywood production team rescued six americans hiding in iran during the 1979 embassy crisis. Semiofficial iranian news agency alleges argo failed despite a conspiracy to boost ticket sales.
Posing as a producer for argo, mendez enters iran under the alias kevin harkins. President jimmy carter provides his take on the movie version of the rescue of american hostages from iran in the ben affleck film argo. State television also said mrs obamas involvement increases speculation that awarding this movie was politically motivated. Find all 24 songs in argo soundtrack, with scene descriptions. Argo has also come under fire from a former canadian ambassador to iran, ken taylor, who says he protected americans at great personal risk in 1979 but was not recognised in the film.
Minor mistakes aside, the film takes a black and white view towards iranians, like many other western films about iran. Feb 12, 2017 some liked it, some didnt, there really wasnt much of a consensus. And paying homage to the adage that fact is often stranger than fiction, the movie claims to be based on an entirely true story. The prowestern shah of iran led the country until 1979, when he was overthrown among great resentment among the people for his continuing. Mar 12, 20 iran may sue ben affleck and george clooney over argo. Iranian officials call argo an anti iran film and are funding their own version of events. Hardline iranians outraged with argo oscar win, ben afflecks. New zealand points to its diplomats diary as proof that argo. I would encourage anyone who watches the movie to do a little background reading.
Argo is the story of the iran hostages who got away tv. Iranian officials in february dismissed argo as procia, anti iran propaganda. Apr 04, 20 argo has also come under fire from a former canadian ambassador to iran, ken taylor, who says he protected americans at great personal risk in 1979 but was not recognised in the film. Oct 12, 2012 ben affleck has crafted a compelling thriller with argo, about the iranian hostage crisis.
Hollywood ben afflecks movie argo is set in the 1970s in tehran, iran, during the hostage crisis. Ben affleck s movie argo has achieved the unusual honor of prompting tehran to produce its own cinematic response. Jul 14, 2017 the true story behind the new movie argo about how cia operatives posing as a hollywood production team rescued six americans hiding in iran during the 1979 embassy crisis. Sahar doesnt take long to figure out that the six guests of the ambassadorwho never leave the houseare not ordinary guests.
Oct 17, 2012 iran angry about argo, ben afflecks iran hostage movie. Argo full movie streaming online in hd720p video quality. Argo is the story of a spy operation that was so incredible and improbable it had to have actually happened. Feb 16, 20 the political drama argo is based on the real story of a ciaplanned rescue in revolutionary iran. Posing as a producer for argo, mendez enters iran under the alias kevin harkins and meets with the six. Iran scoffs at oscarwinning argo, photoshops michelle obama. With gordon pinsent, chris wiggins, diana barrington, robert joy. Persia is the former name of iran, the country with long history.
Argo written by chris terrio based on the may 2007 wired magazine article entitled the great escape by joshuah bearman. President carter factchecks the movie argo youtube. The iranian government wants to sue hollywood over argo. The true story behind the new movie argo about how cia operatives posing as a hollywood production team rescued six americans hiding in iran during the. Propaganda dalam film analisis teknik propaganda anti. Propaganda dalam film analisis teknik propaganda antiiran. Argo recognizes forgotten heroes of iran hostage saga cnn. On november 4, 1979, as the iranian revolution reaches its boiling point, militants storm the u. And a movie about a movie, or even a fake movie, is an easy sell, mr. An international relations critique movies that move. Argo is a 2012 american historical drama thriller film directed by ben affleck. Some liked it, some didnt, there really wasnt much of a consensus. Report claims affleck will face lawsuit over movie argo. In 1950, the people of iran elected mohammad mossadeqh, a secular.
Screenwriter chris terrio adapted the screenplay from the 1999 book by the u. Yes, the americans were altered to look like a crew, and yes they walked right through customs, but the plan was so well executed that no one even had a clue what was happening. A great escape that takes some leaps ben afflecks argo chronicles a covert operation to rescue six americans during the iran hostage crisis. Argo is made by three filmproducing companies in hollywood the islamic republic of iran is going to sue all those who have been active in the anti iran domain, including directors and producers, said mohammad lesani, general secretary of the hoax of hollywood conference held monday in tehran. As the iranian revolution reaches a boiling point, a cia exfiltration specialist. But six of the americans managed to escape out the back way and gain refuge at the official residence of the. Listen to trailer music, ost, original score, and the full list of popular songs in the film. Gone baby gone remains the clear highwater mark of his works in terms of mood and thematic ambition, but argos evertightening vice of thrills is nonetheless a pleasing contraption to behold.
Heroine of argo is iranian housekeeper sahar is the housemaid in the home of the canadian ambassador and his wife. Ben affleck directs and stars in this academy awardwinning. But the response by iranian students is more positive. Ben afflecks argo survived a fierce fight to win the best picture oscar on. The movie, directed by ben affleck and starring bryan cranston, john. The film is mainly concerned with their extraction from iran by cia agent tony mendez. The mission was real as the iranian revolution reaches a boiling point, a cia exfiltration specialist concocts a risky plan to free six americans who have found shelter at the home of the canadian ambassador. Why argo is hard for iranians to watch world news the. Based on true events, argo chronicles the lifeordeath covert operation to rescue six americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the iran hostage crisis, the truth of which was unknown by the public for decades. This study is an attempt to read the movie argo, which in fact saves controversy, especially in the sphere of propaganda. Fiftytwo americans were held hostage for 444 days after revolutionary crowds stormed the us embassy. That bit of argo s oversight is well known to les harris, a former w5 producer who quit his job to direct not only a 1980s documentary on this tale, but a movie of the week escape from iran. That bit of argos oversight is well known to les harris, a former w5 producer who quit his job to direct not only a 1980s documentary on this tale, but a movie of the week escape from iran.
Argo, as seen by the iran hostage crisis survivors the. Extended edition of the movie an extra 10 minutes added to the film. Posing as the producer of the movie, called argo, mendez tracks the hostages, provides them with canadian passports and methodical training in developing fake accents and answering questions at immigration. Iran hostage crisis film fiddles with the facts w5. Feb 25, 20 dubai reuters oscarwinning best picture argo, about a cia mission to rescue american diplomats from tehran after the islamic revolution, is anti iranian, irans culture minister said on. An egomaniacal film star develops a relationship with a young dancer against the. The group took specific issue with argo winning the best picture oscar, saying awarding an anti iran movie is a propaganda attack against our nation and entire humanity. Argo satirises the events of the iran hostage crisis, yet, despite being branded an offensive act and added to a list of anti iranian films, afflecks approach is.
How the cia used a fake scifi flick to rescue americans from tehran. Tehran says oscarwinning argo is weak and antiiran. A great escape that takes some leaps ben afflecks argo chronicles a covert operation to rescue six americans during the. Whereas the others dont get enough credit for being heroes in the movie the cia saves the day, of course iranians are, yet again, reduced to onedimensional villains. After its oscar win in february, iranian officials dismissed argo as procia, anti iran propaganda. Iran scoffs at oscarwinning argo, photoshops michelle. The group had just finished watching a bootleg dvd of argo, the. French actress in iranian movie speaks of her role duration. Argo is made by three filmproducing companies in hollywood. Based on real events, the dramatic thriller argo chronicles the lifeordeath covert. A statement issued after the gathering said that awarding an anti iran movie is a propaganda attack. Shockingly, the iranian govt aint so hot on argo uproxx. The canadian caper was the joint covert rescue by the canadian government and the cia of six american diplomats who had evaded capture during the seizure of the united states embassy in tehran, iran, on november 4, 1979, after the iranian revolution, when islamist students took most of the american embassy personnel hostage, demanding the return of the usbacked shah for trial. Tag lines for the movie argo state the movie was fake but the story is completely true.
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