Legendary Iranian filmmaker and playwright Bahram Beyzai has died at 87 in the US. Renowned for works like 'Bashu, the Little Stranger,' Beyzai's art subtly critiqued oppressive systems despite facing censorship. His passing is mourned by figures across the political spectrum, including Prince Reza Pahlavi and contemporary filmmakers like Jaafar Panahi, who cited Beyzai as an inspiration for artistic integrity against oblivion.