Asghar Farhadi Wins Plagiarism Case Over 'A Hero'

An Iranian court has cleared the acclaimed director of plagiarism charges, ending a two-year legal dispute with a former student.

An Iranian court has acquitted filmmaker Asghar Farhadi of plagiarism charges related to his 2021 film 'A Hero', following a two-year legal battle.
The allegations were made by Farhadi's former student, Azadeh Masihzadeh, who claimed 'A Hero' was based on her documentary created in Farhadi's workshop.
Experts from Tehran University and other professionals testified that real-life events, like the one depicted in both works, are public domain and can inspire multiple interpretations.
The court's verdict emphasized that 'A Hero' significantly differs from Masihzadeh's documentary in concept, storytelling, structure, and creative elements.
Farhadi, who is currently working on a project in Los Angeles, has not countersued Masihzadeh, despite the legal victory.