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How one Iranian TV show is breaking censorship boundaries

Sold in supermarkets, the private sector-produced "Shahrzad" TV series is turning out to be a serious rival of state-sponsored productions.

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A still from the title sequence of Iranian TV serial "Shahrzad," produced as a home video entertainment series, showcases considerable artistic and technical skill. — Shahrzad: Part I

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