Iran is filing a lawsuit against Argo, and while director Ben Affleck was snubbed for Best Director at the Academy Awards, hopefully he can at least win this.
The state-run press is apparently going after internationally-renowned lawyer Isabelle Coutant-Peyre. The suit claims the film presented an Iraniphobic portrayal of the historical conflict.
The film was admittedly pro-America, which is a tad surprising considering Affleck's liberal activism and general anti-war disposition.
But, come on, if you're gonna sue the guy for a movie, let's start with Gigli.
That said, Iran really has no legs to stand on here.
Calling Argo propaganda is kind of a laugh coming from a country whose president famously claimed there are no gay people there.
Also, a dangerous precedent could be set here.
If countries can sue movies, the next thing you know, restaurants will start suing iPhone apps, book clubs wi
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