Jafar Panahi
Jafar Panahi is a renowned Iranian filmmaker celebrated for his poignant storytelling and critiques of the Iranian government. Despite facing multiple imprisonments and restrictions on his work, Panahi continues to create impactful films that resonate with audiences globally, demonstrating resilience in the face of censorship.
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Jafar Panahi directed the film It Was Just An Accident.
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Canada· 2026-03-07
Jafar Panahi is a famous Iranian filmmaker with Azerbaijani roots.
Азербайджан мобилизовал резервистов и выставил войска на боевые позиции
Belarus· 2026-03-06
Jafar Panahi directed a film that explores social tensions and moral dilemmas.
Desde Brasil hasta Túnez: las nominadas a mejor película internacional en los Óscar 2026 | Cine | Entretenimiento
Ecuador· 2026-03-06
Jafar Panahi's film It Was Just an Accident is competing for the Academy Award for Best International Film despite his imprisonment.
How Canada’s Iranian filmmaking diaspora is reckoning with warCanada· 2026-03-04
Jafar Panahi directed the film Un simple accident, which was nominated for the César.
Le César des lycéens 2026 décerné à « Dossier 137 », film sur une bavure policière
France· 2026-03-02
Jafar Panahi is known for being a critical filmmaker regarding Iran.
La solidaridad con Gaza brilla en una noche llena de reivindicaciones: “No vamos a cambiar el mundo, pero no podemos mirar hacia otro lado” | Premios Goya | Cine
Spain· 2026-03-01
The award last year was given to Jafar Panahi for It Was Just An Accident.
El director surcoreano Park Chan-wook encabezará el jurado del Festival de Cannes | Cine | EntretenimientoEcuador· 2026-02-28
Jafar Panahi directed Un simple accident, which was nominated for best film.
Césars 2026 : le palmarès de la 51ᵉ cérémonie où « L’Attachement » a remporté le prix du meilleur filmFrance· 2026-02-27
Jafar Panahi was awarded the Palme d'or last year for his film 'Un simple accident'.
Festival de Cannes 2026 : Park Chan-wook, réalisateur de « Old Boy », présidera le jury en maiFrance· 2026-02-26
Jafar Panahi is an Iranian director whose film received the Palme d'Or at Cannes and addresses moral dilemmas in post-regime Iran.
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Portugal· 2026-02-22
Jafar Panahi's film 'It Was Just an Accident' won the Palme d'Or and critiques the Iranian regime.
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Denmark· 2026-02-20
Jafar Panahi is an Iranian filmmaker who has been a signatory of a critical message against the government.
Javad Emam, porte-parole du camp réformateur en Iran, a été arrêté par les gardiens de la révolutionFrance· 2026-02-09
Jafar Panahi is noted as the renowned Iranian director of the film 'It Was an Accident', which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes.
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Hong Kong· 2026-02-03
Jafar Panahi expressed his support for his friend Mehdi Mahmoudian after his arrest.
Oscar nominee Mehdi Mahmoudian arrested in Tehran
Luxembourg· 2026-02-02
Jafar Panahi opposes foreign military intervention in Iran.
Irán gana tiempo para evitar un ataque de Estados Unidos | InternacionalSpain· 2026-02-02
Jafar Panahi is the director of It Was Just an Accident and praised Mahmoudian's character.
Co-writer of Oscar-nominated film It Was Just an Accident arrested in Iran | Iran
United Kingdom· 2026-02-02
Jafar Panahi, director and co-author, states that Mahmoudian is not only a 'human rights activist and a prisoner of conscience'.
DN Direkt – Första månaden på åtta år utan dödsskjutning
Sweden· 2026-02-02Jafar Panahi, director and co-author, states that Mahmoudian is not only a 'human rights activist and a prisoner of conscience'.
DN Direkt – Portlands borgmästare till ICE: Lämna stadenSweden· 2026-02-02Jafar Panahi, director and co-author, states that Mahmoudian is not only a 'human rights activist and a prisoner of conscience'.
DN Direkt – Kor fortsatt lösa efter brand på lördagenSweden· 2026-02-01Jafar Panahi, director and co-author, states that Mahmoudian is not only a 'human rights activist and a prisoner of conscience'.
DN Direkt – Kaskelot strandade på danska kustenSweden· 2026-02-01Jafar Panahi, director and co-author, states that Mahmoudian is not only a 'human rights activist and a prisoner of conscience'.
DN Direkt – Misstänkt drunkning i Svenljunga – hittat badrockSweden· 2026-02-01Jafar Panahi, director and co-author, states that Mahmoudian is not only a 'human rights activist and a prisoner of conscience'.
DN Direkt – Støre: Dåligt omdöme av kronprinsessanSweden· 2026-02-01Jafar Panahi, director and co-author, states that Mahmoudian is not only a 'human rights activist and a prisoner of conscience'.
DN Direkt – Kalmar serieledare efter AIK-krossSweden· 2026-02-01Jafar Panahi, director and co-author, states that Mahmoudian is not only a 'human rights activist and a prisoner of conscience'.
DN Direkt – Nationellt isdygn för första gången på två årSweden· 2026-02-01Jafar Panahi, director and co-author, states that Mahmoudian is not only 'a human rights activist and a prisoner of conscience'.
DN Direkt – Danmark fick fira EM-guld på hemmaplanSweden· 2026-02-01Jafar Panahi, director and co-author, describes Mahmoudian as a human rights activist and a prisoner of conscience.
DN Direkt – Manusförfattare bakom Oscarsfilm gripen i IranSweden· 2026-02-01Jafar Panahi is recognized as one of the most consistent and courageous authors of contemporary cinema.
„Тоа беше само несреќа“ – тивка експлозија на морал и слобода
North Macedonia· 2026-01-31Jafar Panahi is mentioned as part of the tradition of radical winners at Cannes.
Најчудните победници на Кан: од „Под сонцето на сатаната“ до „Титан“, „Анора“ и „Тоа беше само несреќа“North Macedonia· 2026-01-31
Kleber Mendonça Filho mentions Jafar Panahi's film 'It Was Only a Accident' as part of a strong lineup of films this year.
De malas prontas para divulgar 'O agente secreto', Kleber Mendonça Filho tem ideia para um novo filme e só um lamento na campanha pelo Oscar: 'Vou perder o carnaval'
Brazil· 2026-01-29
Jafar Panahi's film 'It Was Only a Accident' is mentioned as part of a strong lineup of films this year.
De malas prontas para divulgar 'O agente secreto', Kleber Mendonça Filho tem ideia para um novo filme e só um lamento na campanha pelo Oscar: 'Vou perder o carnaval'Brazil· 2026-01-29