Freedom of speech is always under attack by Fascist mentality, which exists in all parts of the world, unfortunately.
I first pitched the idea of doing a series of cartoons based on Bible stories. They didn't much like it.
Iranian filmmakers are not passive. They fight whenever they can, as creative expression means a lot to them. The restrictions and censorship in Iran are a bit like the British weather: one day it's sunny, the next day it's raining. You just have to hope you walk out into the sunshine.

