Top Mahlagha Jaberi’s “hanging” dress on the Cannes red carpet in protest against the condition of women in Iran.

As every year, the Croisette is buzzing with the rhythm of the Cannes Film Festival for two weeks. Then the city likes to relax, preferring the shine to geopolitical conflicts, feminist causes, and other public demands. His focus is on the 7th Art High Mass and the stars who parade the Cannes red carpet every day. But some do not forget the ongoing struggles in neighboring countries and prefer to divert the event to condemn the inaction of governments.

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This is the case of Iranian model Mahlagha Jaberi, who on Friday, May 26, paraded in front of photographers to participate in a film screening. Old oak, by Ken Loach. The 33-year-old top climbed the steps of the Palais des Festivals in a very revealing dress, evoking the regime of her country. The dress, long, black and close to the body, does suggest a plunging neckline with hemp rope tied around her neck in the manner of death row inmates.

This ominous detail is meant to recall the violence of Iran’s repressive regime and the many controversies that have rocked the country since Mahsa Amini’s death. This 22-year-old woman died last September after being arrested by the morality police because of her “poorly positioned” veil. The tragedy sparked public outrage, with many Iranian women risking their lives by going out into the streets, burning their hijabs or cutting off a lock of their hair (a symbol of rebellion).

“Woman, life, freedom”.

Netizens on social networks widely applauded this “gesture of courage”. “Real challenge, real risk, real provocation. Quite the opposite of the fake revolt of the fake victims of the system that feeds them?” we read, referring to Palme d’Or winner Justin Treet’s speech on pension reform.

Iranian-American model Jaberi Mahlagha. courage, selflessness, honor, real life,” wrote another. By wearing this ornament, the model thus supported the Iranian movement “Woman, Life, Freedom” that was heard during the demonstrations in Iran.

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