While the 2026 Golden Globes was light on political commentary, apart from some barbed remarks in…
It Was Just An Accident
Jafar Panahi on Why Iran Doesn’t Need Trump, Upcoming Trial
Jafar Panahi thinks the new wave of protests challenging Iran‘s authoritarian regime might bring “something different”…
Why SAG and DGA Nominations Shut Out International Films
There is a quiet contradiction bubbling up this Oscar season, but you might need subtitles to…
Jafar Panahi on His Oscar Campaign and the Prison Sentence That Awaits
In November, Neon, the North American distributor behind It Was Just an Accident, revealed that the…
Jafar Panahi’s Prison Sentence Appeal Sets Hearing Date in Iran
Palme d’Or-winning director Jafar Panahi has set a hearing date in Iran after filing an appeal…
2025 Gotham Film Awards Winners List (Updating Live)
The 2025 Gotham Film Awards is underway, with the star-studded ceremony taking place Monday night at…
Iran Sentences Dissident Director Jafar Panahi to Prison in Abstentia
Iran has sentenced the Palme d’Or-winning director Jafar Panahi to one year in prison in absentia,…
Jafar Panahi’s ‘It Was Just an Accident’ Wins Top Honors at APSA
Iranian auteur Jafar Panahi claimed dual honors at the 18th Asia Pacific Screen Awards, with his…
European Film Award nominations include Sentimental Value, Bugonia
The European Film Academy on Tuesday unveiled the nominees for the 2026 European Film Awards (EFA),…
2026 Oscars Best International Feature Predictions
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring…