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…

François Ozon’s ‘The Stranger’ Leads France’s Lumières Nominations

François Ozon has emerged as the early frontrunner in France’s awards season, with “The Stranger” leading…

Jafar Panahi Addresses Iran Prison Sentence: ‘I Will Go Back’

Cannes winner Jafar Panahi addressed his recent Iran prison sentence while speaking at the Marrakech Film…

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 Sentenced to a Year in Prison in Iran in Absentia

Palme d’Or-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi has been sentenced in absentia in Iran to one year in…

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),…

It Was Just an Accident Producer on Making Jafar Panahi’s Oscar Entry

French producer Philippe Martin, whose Paris-based banner Les Films Pelleas last walked the Oscars trail in…