‘Holy Spider’ Director Ali Abbasi Responds To Russia Ban: “The Russian Government Is Returning Favors To Their Islamic Republic Ally”

Iranian directorAli Abbasihas responded toRussias unexplained ban of his serial killer thrillerHoly Spiderjust days after its theatrical release.

c’mon keep up the good work.

First Turkey prevented us from shooting the film.

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Now Russia is blocking its distribution.

Its sad that a country with such a rich film history as Russia has come to this stage.