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Jafar Panahi was sentenced to a year in prison and a two-year travel ban by Iran for “propaganda,” despite winning the Palme d’Or at Cannes.

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Panahi Wins Palme d'Or

Jafar Panahi, an acclaimed Iranian filmmaker, has won the Palme d'Or at Cannes for his film 'It Was Just an Accident,' made clandestinely in Iran after his release from prison. The film explores themes of revenge and state violence, reflecting Panahi's ongoing defiance of censorship and political repression.

Iranian Filmmaker Jafar Panahi Sentenced

Jafar Panahi, a prominent Iranian director, has been sentenced in absentia to one year in prison and a two-year travel ban for his film 'It Was Just an Accident.' Despite the sentence, he continues to promote his work internationally, asserting his commitment to his country and its artistic community.