EPISODE · May 25, 2025 · 8 MIN
Iranian director wins top prize at Cannes, urging 'unity' and 'freedom'
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The 78th Cannes Film Festival closed with a rare power outage, but not before delivering a jolt of cinematic history. Iranian director Jafar Panahi won the Palme d’Or for 'It Was Just An Accident', marking his defiant return to the global stage after years of repression under Tehran’s regime. Visibly emotional, Panahi dedicated the award to the people of Iran, urging unity and freedom.
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The 78th Cannes Film Festival closed with a rare power outage, but not before delivering a jolt of cinematic history. Iranian director Jafar Panahi won the Palme d’Or for 'It Was Just An Accident', marking his defiant return to the global stage after years of repression under Tehran’s regime. Visibly emotional, Panahi dedicated the award to the people of Iran, urging unity and freedom.
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