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Dissident director Panahi takes on Iran's jailors in Cannes comeback
- Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi makes his first appearance at an international film festival in 15 years at Cannes, presenting a film about political prisoners challenging their jailers.
- His new film, "It Was Just An Accident," is competing for Cannes's top prize and uses humor to highlight injustice.
- Cannes has a notable history of supporting independent Iranian filmmakers facing intimidation from authorities.
- Panahi stated, "The regime has been trying for over four decades now to impose on Iranians tragedy, tears and suffering, but the Iranians always come up with humour and jokes.
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Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi's presence in Cannes speaks volumes
Before this week, the dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi hasn’t attended the premiere of one of his films in more than 15 years. One of the leading international directors, Panahi was banned from traveling out of Iran in 2009. But…
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