Unveiling of a Saddam Hussein lookalike at the Fajr Film Festival

The lookalike, dressed in signature military attire, mirrored the physicality of Hussein with an unsettling accuracy. The performance was not merely a reenactment; it was an embodiment of the fears, memories, and traumas that continue to resonate within Iranian society. As the character interacted with the audience, the lines between reality and representation began to blur, prompting reflections on how history is remembered and interpreted in contemporary culture.