Neptune Papers Issue Nine - Cover Three: Golshifteh Farahani by Joséphine Löchen

Issue Nine will start shipping from November 13th, 2025 onward.

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Once Iran’s biggest female star, Golshifteh Farahani was forced into exile at the height of her career after accusations of treason and espionage after appearing in Ridley Scott’s film Body of Lies in 2008 was deemed to be “American propaganda” by the Iranian government. An example of resilience and artistic excellence, Golshifteh has become a powerful voice for women’s rights and freedom, speaking out against oppression. “As an artist, you need to be honest. We’re supposed to be the candles in the dark…”

In her conversation with Chris Cotonou, she discusses the repercussions of her exile from her native Iran, the impact on her career and cinematographic choices. “I’m ready to enter a more joyful phase in my life. I have suffered so much and tapped into that suffering for so long. I had this voice in me that said there was another path instead…”

Golshifteh wears LOVE Unlimited bracelets by Cartier and a shearling vest by Alaïa.

This Issue also features: Adrien Chenel, Aline Chastel, Amanda Brooks, André Balazs, Athena Calderone, Bill Sofield, Bruce Gagnie, Casalta, Cheska Vallois, Chris Wallace, Eli Zabar, Flora Byk, Flynn McGarry, François Halard, Gabriela Rosales, Giuseppe Ducrot, Hope Atherton, Jamie Wyeth, Jennifer Vitagliano, Josh Smith, Julien Devergnies, La Cavalerie, Maria Grazia Chiuri, Michael Bargo, Nicolas Dreyfus, Nicole Vitagliano, Niki Rollof, Patrick Eugene, Patrick McGrath, Robert Wright, Romain Ginac, Zara Home and more!