Jafar Panahi

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'It Was Just An Accident' - Palme d'Or, Oscar next?

Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi's first film since being released from prison for “endangering national security” won this year's Palme d'Or. It's a tonally rich masterwork that will represent France at next year's Academy Awards. Euronews Culture crossing its fingers for an Oscar win.

03/10/2025

Culture news

Iranian Palme d'Or winner Jafar Panahi calls for fall of Tehran regime

In a powerful message posted on Instagram, the Iranian filmmaker appealed for an end to the conflict between his country and Israel. While urging for an international trial against the Jewish state, Panahi also called for the fall of the Tehran regime.

19/06/2025

Culture news

Dissident Iranian director stopped from attending Cannes

Mohammad Rasoulof has been in the crosshairs of Iran’s hardline Islamic Republic government and has been barred from attending this year's Cannes Film Festival.

04/05/2023

Culture news

Filmmaker Jafar Panahi has left Iran for the first time in 14 years

Iranian director Jafar Panahi, who has spent most of his filmmaking career in the crosshairs of Iran’s authoritarian government, has left the country following his release from Evin Prison.

26/04/2023

Culture news

Hollywood stars protest over jailed Iranian actress Taraneh Alidoosti

Taraneh Alidoosti, star of the Oscar-winning movie “The Salesman,” was detained after posting on Instagram a message of support for the first man executed for crimes allegedly committed during Iran's nationwide protests.

18/12/2022

Iran

Will Jafar Panahi attend Cannes Film Festival?

His new film 'Three Faces' has been selected for the international competition, but it's uncertain if the director who is banned from travelling can come to France to present his film

22/04/2018