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statement: Dozens of artists living inside Iran published a statement in support of protesters, saying they will not forget the young faces of the dead, who were killed and then ignored by associating them with foreigners . The statement condemned the violation of the people's most basic human rights and their most apparent needs and warned that people's voices will remain in history . Prominent filmmakers including two-time Oscar winner Asghar Farhadi and Berlinale-winner Jafar Panahi, as well as well-known musicians Hossein Alizadeh and Kayhan Kalhor, are among the signatories of the statement, according to The Independent. Download the new Indpendent Premium app Sharing the full story, not just the headlines Download now When prominent artists and cultural figures comment on politics, they help raise more awareness about the issue, said Nader Hashemi, director of Middle East studies at the University of Denver. Actors, directors, and musicians have been speaking up in support of the protesters and against the violent response by the state. It keeps alive questions of social injustice and extends their reach into sectors of society that may not be overtly political or politicised, he said. Iranian artists today, to their credit, are performing a similar role. Think about George Clooney's work on Sudan or Sean Penn's heroic efforts on Haiti. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.