Let Acclaimed Iranian Director Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami into NZ
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Ralph Wilkinson
10 years ago
A foolish immigration decision which make New Zealand look ignorant and deprives us of an important voice on human rights and social issues in Afghanistan. Immigration Minister should overturn this decision
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Markku Niska
10 years ago
Ridiculous decision.
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JOHN ANDERSON
10 years ago
please correct this
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Oliver Levi
10 years ago
The system of restrictions on movement are completely removed from the reality of human networks and the connection of artists, representing the worst expression of humanity placing a cumbersome burden on the best expression of humanity - the sooner racist & mindless barriers on travel are eradicated, the sooner we will advance as a conscious species!
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Andrew Calvert
10 years ago
If she overstays, maybe just go to opening night of a new movie?
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Maral
10 years ago
What a shame!
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Ioanna
10 years ago
This is ridiculous. With so much to fight for in the world, we now have to petition for the obvious. Thanks, NZ.
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Angie Black
10 years ago
Surely filmmakers should be allowed to promote their films on the world wide festival circuit. New Zealand should be so lucky for her to want to stay.
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Russell
10 years ago
New Zealand, did Australia write your immigration policy?
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Rick Minnich
10 years ago
I had the pleasure of meeting Rokhsareh in Amsterdam many years ago. She's a wonderful filmmaker who has lots to offer the NZ audiences. Please reconsider your decision.
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Stephanie Sinclaire
10 years ago
It would be of great benefit to the film community in NZ to have her teach here
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Anonymous
10 years ago
Let her in!
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Sara
10 years ago
Its so shame. She is one of the best directer in the world.
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Marin Adams
10 years ago
As a follower of the documentary film festival, I am very disappointed
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Grant Keir
10 years ago
Come on guys this is ridiculous and embarrassing. Do the right thing!
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Jane Goodey
10 years ago
This is very embarrassing to NZ. How can we refuse a visa for a genuine speaker to a well-established film festival?
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Leonie Reynolds
10 years ago
Please revisit this decision, this is an internationally respected filmmaker who has been invited to this country as an honoured guest.
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Wahine Boyd
10 years ago
NZ Immigration this is disgusting and she should be allowed in our country as a guest speaker!
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Friedrich Moser
10 years ago
Come on New Zealand, don't be ridiculous! Have you watched her film 'Sonita'? Let her in and do docu masterclasses, your folks will only profit from it!
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Anna Halliday
10 years ago
A ridiculous and ignorant decision, and an embarrassment for New Zealand.
A foolish immigration decision which make New Zealand look ignorant and deprives us of an important voice on human rights and social issues in Afghanistan. Immigration Minister should overturn this decision
Ridiculous decision.
please correct this
The system of restrictions on movement are completely removed from the reality of human networks and the connection of artists, representing the worst expression of humanity placing a cumbersome burden on the best expression of humanity - the sooner racist & mindless barriers on travel are eradicated, the sooner we will advance as a conscious species!
If she overstays, maybe just go to opening night of a new movie?
What a shame!
This is ridiculous. With so much to fight for in the world, we now have to petition for the obvious. Thanks, NZ.
Surely filmmakers should be allowed to promote their films on the world wide festival circuit. New Zealand should be so lucky for her to want to stay.
New Zealand, did Australia write your immigration policy?
I had the pleasure of meeting Rokhsareh in Amsterdam many years ago. She's a wonderful filmmaker who has lots to offer the NZ audiences. Please reconsider your decision.
It would be of great benefit to the film community in NZ to have her teach here
Let her in!
Its so shame. She is one of the best directer in the world.
As a follower of the documentary film festival, I am very disappointed
Come on guys this is ridiculous and embarrassing. Do the right thing!
This is very embarrassing to NZ. How can we refuse a visa for a genuine speaker to a well-established film festival?
Please revisit this decision, this is an internationally respected filmmaker who has been invited to this country as an honoured guest.
NZ Immigration this is disgusting and she should be allowed in our country as a guest speaker!
Come on New Zealand, don't be ridiculous! Have you watched her film 'Sonita'? Let her in and do docu masterclasses, your folks will only profit from it!
A ridiculous and ignorant decision, and an embarrassment for New Zealand.