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Iran was two weeks into its fiercest protests in years when Iranian director Jafar Panahi sat down for an interview. “As I’m speaking to you now, my mind and heart are there,” Panahi said by video ...

With Iran gripped by nationwide protests that activists say have left at least 2,600 people dead, we recently spoke with renowned Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, whose latest film, It Was Just an ...

Jafar Panahi at the National Board of Review Awards Gala (Udo Salters/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) Jafar Panahi called on Hollywood to support Iranian protestors during an acceptance speech at ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. In Jafar Panahi’s acclaimed thriller “It Was Just an Accident,” it’s a distinct sound that alerts Vahid (Vahid ...

The director, who in 2025 won Cannes' Palme d'Or for 'It Was Just an Accident,' was sentenced to one year in prison in absentia early December. By Lily Ford Palme d’Or-winning director Jafar Panahi ...

Beyond showcasing Panahi's work prior to "It Was Just an Accident," the Covid-era vignette is a moving reminder to treasure personal freedom. The 20-minute short, which opened the omnibus, captures ...

Nevertheless, Panahi has continued to film without official permission. He managed to shoot five films this way, including Taxi Tehran which won the Golden Bear at the 2015 Berlinale. Shortly after ...

Cannes winner Jafar Panahi addressed his recent Iran prison sentence while speaking at the Marrakech Film Festival in Morocco, saying he plans to return to his country as soon as he finishes his Oscar ...

He won best director, original screenplay and international feature for “It Was Just an Accident.” Best feature went to “One Battle After Another.” By Kyle Buchanan “One Battle After Another” was ...

Oscar-bound filmmaker Jafar Panahi has reportedly been sentenced to prison by Iranian officials. The It Was Just an Accident director is widely expected to score major Oscar nominations. The 2026 ...