"Secret Ballot" Satirical Film About Democracy & Voting In Iran

NPR | By David D'Arcy

Published November 11, 2019 at 1:05 PM EST

Just in time for primaries in Iran comes a new comedy about voting in Iran. "Secret Ballot" is a new film that addresses politically sensitive subjects.

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