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The Wizard of the Kremlin" Presents Putin's Early Years
The Wizard of the Kremlin," a film debuting at the Venice Film Festival, depicts Vladimir Putin's early career as an advisor to a KGB agent in the chaotic post-Soviet Russia of the early 1990s, focusing on his image consultant Vadim Baranov and not on Putin himself, exploring modern political manipu...
The Wizard of the Kremlin" Presents Putin's Early Years
The Wizard of the Kremlin," a film debuting at the Venice Film Festival, depicts Vladimir Putin's early career as an advisor to a KGB agent in the chaotic post-Soviet Russia of the early 1990s, focusing on his image consultant Vadim Baranov and not on Putin himself, exploring modern political manipu...
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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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44% Bias Score
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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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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52% Bias Score
Panahi's "Un simple accidente" Wins Palme d'Or at Cannes
Jafar Panahi's clandestine film "Un simple accidente" won the Palme d'Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on May 24, 2025, highlighting the Iranian filmmaker's struggle for freedom of expression against government oppression.
Panahi's "Un simple accidente" Wins Palme d'Or at Cannes
Jafar Panahi's clandestine film "Un simple accidente" won the Palme d'Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on May 24, 2025, highlighting the Iranian filmmaker's struggle for freedom of expression against government oppression.
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Panahi's Cannes Return Highlights Iran's Artistic Resistance
Jafar Panahi, an Iranian filmmaker imprisoned for activism, premiered his new film "A Simple Accident" at the Cannes Film Festival, his first international appearance in 15 years, showcasing the resilience of Iranian humor in the face of oppression and censorship.
Panahi's Cannes Return Highlights Iran's Artistic Resistance
Jafar Panahi, an Iranian filmmaker imprisoned for activism, premiered his new film "A Simple Accident" at the Cannes Film Festival, his first international appearance in 15 years, showcasing the resilience of Iranian humor in the face of oppression and censorship.
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Thai Film Wins Award, Illuminates Political Oppression
Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke's "A Useful Ghost," a film exploring Thailand's political oppression through dark humor and symbolism, won the Critics Week's Grand Prize in May, reflecting a growing Thai film industry despite persistent political challenges.
Thai Film Wins Award, Illuminates Political Oppression
Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke's "A Useful Ghost," a film exploring Thailand's political oppression through dark humor and symbolism, won the Critics Week's Grand Prize in May, reflecting a growing Thai film industry despite persistent political challenges.
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16% Bias Score
Panahi's "Un Simple Accident" Wins Cannes Palme d'Or
Jafar Panahi's "Un Simple Accident", a film shot clandestinely in Iran showing women without hijabs, won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, marking a significant victory for artistic freedom against the Iranian regime.
Panahi's "Un Simple Accident" Wins Cannes Palme d'Or
Jafar Panahi's "Un Simple Accident", a film shot clandestinely in Iran showing women without hijabs, won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, marking a significant victory for artistic freedom against the Iranian regime.
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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
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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52% Bias Score
Cannes Film Festival: Panahi's "A Simple Accident" vs. Controversial "Woman and Child"
At the Cannes Film Festival, Jafar Panahi's "A Simple Accident," a moral fable about revenge, is a top Palme d'Or contender, contrasting with Saeed Roustaee's "Woman and Child," criticized as regime propaganda for its consistent portrayal of women wearing the hijab.
Cannes Film Festival: Panahi's "A Simple Accident" vs. Controversial "Woman and Child"
At the Cannes Film Festival, Jafar Panahi's "A Simple Accident," a moral fable about revenge, is a top Palme d'Or contender, contrasting with Saeed Roustaee's "Woman and Child," criticized as regime propaganda for its consistent portrayal of women wearing the hijab.
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60% Bias Score
Eddington": Cannes Film Explores Societal Divisions Amidst COVID-19
Ari Aster's politically charged film "Eddington", starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, and Austin Butler, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, exploring the societal divisions and anxieties of a small New Mexico town during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eddington": Cannes Film Explores Societal Divisions Amidst COVID-19
Ari Aster's politically charged film "Eddington", starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, and Austin Butler, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, exploring the societal divisions and anxieties of a small New Mexico town during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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48% Bias Score
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