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We can't speak in certain terms, but we can make good assumptions

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Victor Khomenko

In Reply to: RE: Well then please explain how the Iranian government profits from a private film. Iran is not a communist state posted by tinear on March 08, 2012 at 08:06:18

We know that Iran is a totalitarian state, in desperate need of money. I have seen another totalitarian state, how it operates in similar situation. All proceeds from activity abroad would be surrendered to the state. The state would then reward the person with local perks - an apartment, a car, food coupons to special distributor...

Neither you nor I have any certainty in this regard, but there is a reasonable assumption that a portion of proceeds will go towards the government's needs. You yourself posted the link describing the degree of control the government has.

You think the Iranian government will simply let $100M or so go past its grab?

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RE: We can't speak in certain terms, but we can make good assumptions - Analog Scott 10:33:47 03/08/12 (0)
You are just making stuff up now. 100M? I guess facts like how film financing and distribution actually works, how much money the movie has actually grossed and where that money actually goes is besides the point. But then facts usually are besides the point when hate mongering is going on.

again I have to ask, do you put gas in your car? Where do you think that money goes? Heck do you use electricity at all?

Do you not understand the basic need to support artists in politically oppressed countries? Of course not.

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