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The Most Surprising Crime Thriller Of The Year Is A Darkly Comic Masterwork

Jafar Panahi's Cannes Palme D’or winner is one of the best movies of the year.

Inverse · Oct 17, 2025

It Was Just an Accident LFF review: this comic Iranian revenge thriller is devastatingly superb

5/5 Director Jafar Panahi won the big prize at Cannes and no wonder. This will surely be 2025’s best film

Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2025

Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'It Was Just An Accident' - Jafar Panahi's Palme d'Or winner

Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi's first film since being released from prison for “endangering national security” won this year's Palme d'Or. It's a tonally rich masterwork that will represent France at next year's Academy Awards. Euronews Culture crossing its fingers for an Oscar win.

Euronews · Oct 3, 2025

Iranian Palme d'Or winner Jafar Panahi calls for toppling of Tehran regime

In a powerful message posted on Instagram, the Iranian filmmaker appealed for an end to the conflict between his country and Israel. While urging for an international trial against the Jewish state, Panahi also called for the fall of the Tehran regime.

Euronews · Jun 19, 2025

Wong signals plans to get Australians out of Iran and Israel – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2025

Censorship into art: why Iranian director Jafar Panahi’s subversive stories are getting the world’s attention

Iranian director Jafar Panahi has spent his career turning barriers into creative inspiration.

The Conversation · Jun 3, 2025

Racing cheeses, spicy birthdays and a fun celebrity gatecrash – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2025

The 8 best movies we saw at Cannes Film Festival 2025

CANNES 2025: The best of this year’s festival as selected by Jacob Stolworthy, including a a nerve-shredding drama that caused loud gasps from viewers

The Independent UK · May 28, 2025

Iran summons French diplomat over praise of Palme d'Or-winning film 'It Was Just An Accident'

Iran's Palme d'Or-winning director Jafar Panahi was cheered as he arrived home after his Cannes win. However, the national press and political reaction has been more muted. Iran has also summoned a French diplomat over praise of 'It Was Just An Accident'.

Euronews · May 27, 2025

Filmmaker Panahi Cheered On Return To Iran After Cannes Triumph

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi was given a hero's welcome by supporters on his return to Tehran on Monday after winning the top prize at the Cannes film festival, footage posted on social media showed.

International Business Times · May 26, 2025