Panahi Sentenced to Prison, Banned from Travel
Update: 2025-12-01
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Renowned Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, known for his award-winning work, has been sentenced to one year in prison and a two-year travel ban. The sentence, issued by a Tehran court, is reportedly due to alleged propaganda against the nation. Despite previous legal troubles and film bans, Panahi continues to create movies, including his latest, It Was Just an Accident, which won the Cannes Palme dOr. The film, inspired by stories from his fellow prisoners, is a strong contender for multiple Oscar nominations, despite Iran not submitting it. Its currently playing in limited U.S. theaters.
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