Abolqasem Talebi (; born 1961) is an

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film director and screenwriter. He is a former

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Filmography

Director

* The Orphanage of Iran - 2016 * The Golden Collars - 2012 * Dasthay-e khali - 2007 * Arus-e afghan - 2004 * Naqmeh - 2002 * Mr. President - 2000 * Bazgasht-e Parastooha (TV series) - 1998 * Virangar - 1995

Writer

* The Orphanage of Iran - 2016 * The Golden Collars - 2012 * Dasthay-e khali - 2007 * Mr. President - 2000 * Bazgasht-e Parastooha (TV series) - 1998 * Virangar - 1995

Allegations of sexual misconduct

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in Iran published the story of three people who claimed they were sexually harassed by Talebi. Actress said that during the filming of '' The Orphanage of Iran'', Talebi asked her to talk about menstruation and sexual intercourse during menstruation. Another person said that Talebi asked her, "You don't know how to turn someone on or you don't know what it is to turn on?" before adding, "You came to take the test and took my time." In another story, it was claimed that women could not bring mobile phones and electronic devices with them when they entered Talebi's office.

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