Behtash Sanaeeha
Behtash Sanaeeha is an Iranian director and screenwriter known for his contributions to cinema that challenge societal norms. Alongside Maryam Moghaddam, he was placed under house arrest for the content of their film My Favourite Cake, illustrating the oppressive environment for creative expression in Iran.
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Behtash Sanaeeha is a director who faced prison time in Iran for his film 'My Favourite Cake'.
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Honduras· 2025-08-07
Behtash Sanaeeha co-directed the internationally acclaimed film 'A Little Piece of Cake' with Maryam Moghaddam.
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Sweden· 2025-07-29Behtash Sanaeeha was sentenced to prison alongside Maryam Moghaddam for their film's content.
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United Kingdom· 2025-05-09
Behtash Sanaeeha was sentenced to prison for his film 'My Favorite Cake'.
Eesti kinodes jooksnud Iraani filmi režissööridele määrati vanglakaristus
Estonia· 2025-04-13
Behtash Sanaeeha was convicted alongside Maryam Moghaddam for their film My Favourite Cake.
Iranian directors of My Favourite Cake given suspended jail sentences for ‘spreading lies’ | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-11
Behtash Sanaeeha was sentenced to 14 months in prison for propaganda against the Islamic regime.
Realizadores de O Meu Bolo Favorito condenados por tribunal revolucionário iraniano | Cinema
Portugal· 2025-04-09
Behtash Sanaeeha is one of the filmmakers on trial for their film 'My favourite cake'.
Comienza el juicio contra dos cineastas iraníes por la película 'My favourite cake’
Bolivia· 2025-03-03
Behtash Sanaeeha is involved in a legal case in Iran related to their film, accused of violating state laws.
Berlinale-Film bringt iranisches Regie-Duo vor Gericht
Switzerland· 2025-02-12
Behtash Sanaeeha is a film-maker who faced restrictions due to the content of his films in Iran.
The Seed of the Sacred Fig review – Mohammad Rasoulof’s fearless drama is a damning indictment of the Iranian regime | Drama filmsUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-09
