Argo sparks debate over historical accuracy
By Michael Thurston in Los Angeles | China Daily | Updated: 2013-01-18 08:05
Iran says it will make movie to challenge Golden Globe winner
Iran's announcement that it will make its own film to counter the "distorted" thriller Argo is fueling a debate about Hollywood and historical accuracy, sparked by Ben Affleck's Oscar-tipped movie.
The film, which won the top two Golden Globes last weekend and is nominated for seven prizes at next month's Academy Awards, tells the story of a bold CIA operation to rescue six US diplomats trapped by the 1979 hostage crisis.
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