Jafar Panahi

Jafar Panahi speaks onstage during the award ceremony of the 38th European Film Awards at Haus der Kulturen der Welt on January 17, 2026 in Berlin, Germany.

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Iran filmmaker fears Iranians will be 'sacrificed' in US talks

Iranian director Jafar Panahi warns US-Iran nuclear talks may “sacrifice” ordinary citizens amid deadly protest crackdown.

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06 February, 2026

It Was Just An Accident Red Carpet - Rome Film Fest 2025

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Iranian director Jafar Panahi ramps up French Oscars campaign

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21 November, 2025

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Cannes Film Festival

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Iran summons French envoy after FM's Cannes, regime comments

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25 May, 2025

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Iran director Panahi travels to France after 14-year ban

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27 April, 2023

France selected Panahi's film over several shortlisted films, including Richard Linklater's French-language ode to the New Wave, "Nouvelle Vague".

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Iranian director Jafar Panahi released on bail: rights group

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03 February, 2023

Iran

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Iran judiciary to rule on famed filmmaker's release: lawyer

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21 January, 2023

Iran

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Jailed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi competes in Venice

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10 September, 2022

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Iran says acclaimed filmmaker to serve out 6-year sentence

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19 July, 2022

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Dissident Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi arrested: media

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11 July, 2022

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Iran urged to let banned filmmaker attend Cannes

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10 May, 2018