Fatih Akin has indeed taken risks and survived—but he has done so by delving into the present, not the historical past. He is a filmmaker of the here and now, rarely turning his gaze backward

In defiance of Iranian law, the film was made without official permission. Several actresses also appear on screen without head coverings — a bold challenge to the country’s strict dress code laws for women.

A coming-of-age road drama, "Our Wildest Days" is Vassilis Kekatos’ highly anticipated debut feature, arriving in theaters this June