“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.”

“I think all groups who don't fit in clearly with Western music have to think, 'How can I expand my market? Where else can I perform?'”