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With two major elections taking place on the EU's periphery over the weekend, many have viewed them as a bellwether for future Russian intimidation efforts.

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Cannes winner Jafar Panahi faces prison and travel ban from Iran

On Sunday, Mostafa Nili, lawyer for Jafar Panahi, announced that a Tehran Revolutionary Court has rejected the objections and fully upheld the in-absentia verdict against the prominent Iranian filmmaker.

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Cannes 2026: Cristian Mungiu’s political drama 'Fjord' wins the Palme d'Or

Andrey Zvyagintsev's "Minotaur" claimed the Grand Prix, with the director using his speech to address Vladimir Putin, calling on him to 'stop the carnage' in Ukraine.

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Iranian director Jafar Panahi faces new trial in Iran for 'propaganda against the state'

Iranian director Jafar Panahi is set to face trial in Iran once more, on charges of “propaganda against the regime.” He was sentenced by Iran’s Revolutionary Court to one year in prison and a two-year travel ban in absentia last year.

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‘I told him, “Go ahead, do it”’: Juliette Binoche on how a strangling attack as a teen inspired her directorial debut

After four decades reigning the international arthouse, the French actor steps into bracingly raw territory with new documentary In-I In Motion

The Guardian - US

LUX Audience Award finalists discuss themes of love and freedom in film

Euronews held a debate with four of the LUX Audience Award 2026 finalists at the European Parliament. The discussion touched on shared themes in the films, such as love, freedom and family.

Euronews

Conan’s bits, O’Connell’s fangs and Jafar Panahi unimpressed: Oscars 2026 viral moments

In a year that largely stuck to script, host O’Brien’s antics and the It Was Just an Accident director’s stare at Kevin O’Leary got the internet talking

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Oscars 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’ triumphs - Full results & viral moments

It was One Oscar After Another for Paul Thomas Anderson’s 'One Battle After Another', which emerged victorious with 6 wins – while 'Sinners', the most Oscar-nominated film in Academy history, won 4. Here's everything you need to know about this year’s award ceremony.

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The Latest: Stars walk the red carpet at the 2026 Academy Awards

The wait in Hollywood is almost over: The 98th Academy Awards premiere at 7 p.m. Eastern/4 p.m. Pacific on Sunday

The Independent UK

The Best Picture nominee that wasn't: The year's most intense thriller was snubbed but at least it's streaming on Hulu

The Jafar Panahi-directed thriller "It Was Just an Accident" was one of my favorite films of the past year — why you should watch it ahead of Oscar Sunday

Tom’s Guide

'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another' poised for an all-Warner Bros. showdown at Academy Awards

Hollywood will convene Sunday night for a nail-biter Academy Awards that’s steering toward a coronation for either Paul Thomas Anderson or Ryan Coogler

The Independent UK

5 movies you (probably) skipped in theaters that are a must-watch on streaming in March 2026

I'm picking out the best movies you (probably) missed on the big screen but must watch now that they're on streaming this month.

Tom’s Guide

How to watch ALL the Best International Feature Oscar Nominees

Here's how to watch all five of the Best International Feature nominees, from Sentimental Value to The Secret Agent...

Tom’s Guide

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Hulu, Peacock and more (March 7-8)

Looking for what to watch this weekend? 'Hamnet,' 'War Machine,' 'It Was Just an Accident,' and more must-watch movies just landed on streaming.

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What to Stream: Harry Styles, 'War Machine,' Steve Carell, 'Young Sherlock' and Pokémon Pokopia

Harry Styles’ fourth solo album, “Kiss All the Time

The Independent UK

Oscar-nominated co-writer of 'It Was Just an Accident' released from Iranian prison

The Oscar-nominated cowriter of “It Was Just an Accident” has been released from an Iranian prison 17 days after his arrest

Euronews

Oscar-nominated screenwriter Mehdi Mahmoudian arrested in Iran

Mehdi Mahmoudian worked on the script of Jafar Panahi's 'It Was Just An Accident', which won last year's Palme d'Or and is nominated for Best Screenplay and Best International Feature at this year’s Oscars.

The Independent UK

Oscar-nominated screenwriter arrested in Iran for criticising brutal crackdown on protesters

Mehdi Mahmoudian signed a letter condemning the ‘mass killings’ by the Iranian government

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The Guardian - UK

Co-writer of Oscar-nominated film It Was Just an Accident arrested in Iran

Mehdi Mahmoudian detained after signing statement condemning Iran’s supreme leader for recent bloodshed

The Independent UK

Oscar-nominated screenwriter of Iranian drama 'It Was Just an Accident' arrested in Tehran

One of the Oscar-nominated screenwriters of the Iranian drama “It Was Just an Accident” has been arrested in Tehran just weeks before the Academy Awards

Radio France Internationale

'Nouvelle Vague' dominates César nominations, Jim Carrey to get lifetime award

US director Richard Linklater's Nouvelle Vague, leads the nominations announced on Wednesday by the César Academy. The ceremony will take place on 26 February with a César d'Honneur to be awarded to actor Jim Carrey.

The Independent UK

Which films dominated the Oscar nominations and how to watch them

Oscar nominations were announced Thursday and “Sinners” led the pack with 16 nods

The Independent UK

The major snubs and surprises from Oscars 2026 nominations

Widely expected nominees like Ariana Grande and Paul Mescal were left out

The Guardian - UK

Sentimental Value sweeps up at European Film Awards

Joachim Trier’s drama about an ageing film-maker and his estranged actor-daughter wins top five awards

Euronews

European Film Awards 2026: 'Sentimental Value' sweeps the board

Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value' has pulled off a clean sweep, winning a total of six awards, including Best European Film, Best Director and both acting awards. Elsewhere, Oliver Laxe's Sirat picked up five awards during a politically charged evening in Berlin.

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