Iranian authorities have allowed an independent film-promotion institute known as the House of Cinema (IHC) to reopen more than 20 months after its closure.
Deputy Culture Minister Hojjatollah Ayoubi was quoted as saying on September 12 that the reopening of the institute is an indication of support for film by the government.
There have been expectations that the government of new President Hassan Rohani could usher in a period of more moderate politics.
The Culture Ministry ordered the closure of the organization in early 2012 under former President Mahmud Ahmadinejad, saying it lacked a legal basis for operations.
Critics described the move as politically motivated.
The center had been criticized by hard-liners for supporting liberal views.
Deputy Culture Minister Hojjatollah Ayoubi was quoted as saying on September 12 that the reopening of the institute is an indication of support for film by the government.
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There have been expectations that the government of new President Hassan Rohani could usher in a period of more moderate politics.
The Culture Ministry ordered the closure of the organization in early 2012 under former President Mahmud Ahmadinejad, saying it lacked a legal basis for operations.
Critics described the move as politically motivated.
The center had been criticized by hard-liners for supporting liberal views.