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Cause of Death: Unknown" Selected as Iran's Oscar Entry
Iran's official submission for the 2026 Oscars is "Cause of Death: Unknown," a film by Ali Zarringar that faced a three-year ban under President Raisi before a limited release last year.
Cause of Death: Unknown" Selected as Iran's Oscar Entry
Iran's official submission for the 2026 Oscars is "Cause of Death: Unknown," a film by Ali Zarringar that faced a three-year ban under President Raisi before a limited release last year.
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Iranian Director Panahi Defies Censorship, Continues Filmmaking
Iranian film director Jafar Panahi, despite 14 years of imprisonment and restrictions, continues to make films, employing creative methods to circumvent censorship and using his international acclaim to challenge the Iranian government's control over artistic expression.
Iranian Director Panahi Defies Censorship, Continues Filmmaking
Iranian film director Jafar Panahi, despite 14 years of imprisonment and restrictions, continues to make films, employing creative methods to circumvent censorship and using his international acclaim to challenge the Iranian government's control over artistic expression.
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Panahi's Cannes Return: A Thriller Confronting Iranian Repression
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, after serving almost seven months in Evin prison and having his 2010 sentence overturned, returned to Cannes Film Festival to premiere his new film, "It Was Just an Accident," a thriller directly confronting Iranian state violence and repression, featuring unveiled fe...
Panahi's Cannes Return: A Thriller Confronting Iranian Repression
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, after serving almost seven months in Evin prison and having his 2010 sentence overturned, returned to Cannes Film Festival to premiere his new film, "It Was Just an Accident," a thriller directly confronting Iranian state violence and repression, featuring unveiled fe...
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Panahi's "Un Simple Accident" Wins Palme d'Or at Cannes
Jafar Panahi's "Un Simple Accident" won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, a clandestine production made while he was under a filmmaking and travel ban in Iran; the film depicts a group's revenge against a man believed to have tortured them.
Panahi's "Un Simple Accident" Wins Palme d'Or at Cannes
Jafar Panahi's "Un Simple Accident" won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, a clandestine production made while he was under a filmmaking and travel ban in Iran; the film depicts a group's revenge against a man believed to have tortured them.
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Panahi's "It Was Just an Accident" Wins Palme d'Or at Cannes
Jafar Panahi's "It Was Just an Accident" won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, marking his first film since his release from Iranian prison for anti-government propaganda; the film, secretly made, explores themes of resistance and survival.
Panahi's "It Was Just an Accident" Wins Palme d'Or at Cannes
Jafar Panahi's "It Was Just an Accident" won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, marking his first film since his release from Iranian prison for anti-government propaganda; the film, secretly made, explores themes of resistance and survival.
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Iranian Filmmaker Wins Palme d'Or Despite Government Ban
Jafar Panahi, an Iranian filmmaker banned from leaving Iran for 15 years, won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for his revenge thriller "It Was Just an Accident," a film inspired by his imprisonment and created clandestinely in Iran, highlighting artistic resistance against political oppre...
Iranian Filmmaker Wins Palme d'Or Despite Government Ban
Jafar Panahi, an Iranian filmmaker banned from leaving Iran for 15 years, won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for his revenge thriller "It Was Just an Accident," a film inspired by his imprisonment and created clandestinely in Iran, highlighting artistic resistance against political oppre...
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Munich Film Museum Announces Fall/Winter Lineup
The Munich Film Museum's fall/winter program includes retrospectives on Frank Capra, Shinji Sōmai, Orson Welles, and others, showcasing diverse cinematic works and celebrating filmmaking legacies.
Munich Film Museum Announces Fall/Winter Lineup
The Munich Film Museum's fall/winter program includes retrospectives on Frank Capra, Shinji Sōmai, Orson Welles, and others, showcasing diverse cinematic works and celebrating filmmaking legacies.
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Iranian Filmmaker Secretly Flees Iran After Cannes Win
Iranian film director Jafar Panahi, winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes for "It Was Just An Accident," secretly left Iran for Australia after facing potential arrest for his film, which subtly criticizes the government; his Sydney Film Festival appearance was kept secret until his arrival.
Iranian Filmmaker Secretly Flees Iran After Cannes Win
Iranian film director Jafar Panahi, winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes for "It Was Just An Accident," secretly left Iran for Australia after facing potential arrest for his film, which subtly criticizes the government; his Sydney Film Festival appearance was kept secret until his arrival.
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A Simple Accident" Wins Palme d'Or at Cannes
Jafar Panahi's "A Simple Accident" won the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival; the film, co-written with fellow imprisoned filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, explores a moral dilemma inspired by their fellow prisoners' experiences, highlighting the challenges faced by Iranian artists under censor...
A Simple Accident" Wins Palme d'Or at Cannes
Jafar Panahi's "A Simple Accident" won the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival; the film, co-written with fellow imprisoned filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, explores a moral dilemma inspired by their fellow prisoners' experiences, highlighting the challenges faced by Iranian artists under censor...
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Panahi's "It Was Just An Accident" Wins Cannes Golden Palm
Despite a power outage caused by suspected sabotage, the Cannes Film Festival concluded with Iranian director Jafar Panahi winning the Golden Palm for "It Was Just An Accident", a film critical of the Iranian regime, showcasing women without hijabs.
Panahi's "It Was Just An Accident" Wins Cannes Golden Palm
Despite a power outage caused by suspected sabotage, the Cannes Film Festival concluded with Iranian director Jafar Panahi winning the Golden Palm for "It Was Just An Accident", a film critical of the Iranian regime, showcasing women without hijabs.
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Un Simple Accident" Wins Palme d'Or at Politically Charged Cannes 2025
Jafar Panahi's "Un Simple Accident," a film secretly made during his 2022-2023 Iranian imprisonment, won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes 2025 Film Festival, sparking discussions on Iranian oppression and broader political issues, including the Israeli-Gaza conflict and US policies.
Un Simple Accident" Wins Palme d'Or at Politically Charged Cannes 2025
Jafar Panahi's "Un Simple Accident," a film secretly made during his 2022-2023 Iranian imprisonment, won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes 2025 Film Festival, sparking discussions on Iranian oppression and broader political issues, including the Israeli-Gaza conflict and US policies.
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48% Bias Score
Panahi's "Un simple accident" Wins Cannes Golden Palm
Jafar Panahi's "Un simple accident" won the Cannes Golden Palm, his first win despite a long-standing ban on filmmaking in Iran, depicting a mechanic's quest for revenge against a suspected torturer.
Panahi's "Un simple accident" Wins Cannes Golden Palm
Jafar Panahi's "Un simple accident" won the Cannes Golden Palm, his first win despite a long-standing ban on filmmaking in Iran, depicting a mechanic's quest for revenge against a suspected torturer.
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24% Bias Score
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