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Jon Stewart returns to The Daily Show’s Mess O'Potamia to critique the new Iran conflict, hosting filmmaker Jafar Panahi to discuss cinema under oppression, while the digest also notes Colin From Accounts back in production, a controversial SNL Tourette’s sketch drawing backlash, and HBO Max’s move toward merging with Paramount Plus under a plan that keeps HBO largely independent.
Mehdi Mahmoudian, a co-writer of It Was Just an Accident, was arrested in Tehran ahead of the Oscars as he and other signatories condemned the regime’s crackdown on protesters; director Jafar Panahi spoke out in his defense, while the film remains nominated for best screenplay and best international film.
Mehdi Mahmoudian, co-writer of Jafar Panahi’s Oscar-nominated drama It Was Just An Accident, was arrested in Tehran after endorsing a statement condemning Iran’s leadership and the crackdown on protesters; Panahi and two other co-signers were also detained.
Mehdi Mahmoudian, the Oscar-nominated co-writer of It Was Just an Accident, was arrested in Tehran along with Vida Rabbani and Abdullah Momeni for signing a statement condemning Iran's leader Ali Khamenei; fellow filmmaker Jafar Panahi spoke out, and charges against the group have not yet been disclosed.
Oscar-nominated screenwriter Mehdi Mahmoudian of Iran’s It Was Just an Accident was arrested in Tehran days after signing a statement condemning Iran’s crackdown on protesters; director Jafar Panahi condemned the arrest as the film remains in contention for Oscar nominations in best screenplay and best international film.
Mehdi Mahmoudian, the Oscar-nominated co-screenwriter of Jafar Panahi’s It Was Just An Accident, was arrested in Tehran after signing a public letter condemning Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei amid a crackdown on protests; the letter was signed by 17 activists including Panahi, and calls for accountability and the release of political prisoners, though Iran has not publicly disclosed the charges.
At the 38th European Film Awards, Stellan Skarsgård and Renate Reinsve won best actor and actress for Sentimental Value, which also earned Best Screenplay for Trier and Vogt; Sirāt picked up production design, sound design, editing, and the inaugural Best Casting award; Arco won European Animation Feature; Sound of Falling won Costume Design. Liv Ullmann received the lifetime achievement award, and Alice Rohrwacher was honored with European Achievement in World Cinema. Iranian director Jafar Panahi used the ceremony to condemn Tehran’s crackdown, and the awards moved from December to January to boost buzz around European contenders.
Jafar Panahi's film 'It Was Just an Accident' explores Iranian dissidents' experiences through a tense, comedic journey, culminating in a challenging 13-minute monologue shot in difficult conditions, highlighting Azizi's remarkable performance and Panahi's filmmaking skill.
The 2025 Gotham Awards showcased a disconnect between its traditional indie roots and its evolving status as an awards season fixture, with big stars attending but small films and lesser-known winners dominating, highlighting an identity crisis within the event.
Jafar Panahi, after winning the Palme d'Or, has called for the overthrow of Iran's regime, urging international intervention and criticizing both Iran and Israel amidst ongoing conflicts and his own political activism, despite facing imprisonment and bans in Iran.
Jafar Panahi, an Iranian filmmaker and Cannes Palme d'Or winner for 'It Was Just Accident,' returned to Tehran after 15 years, amid political tensions and protests in Iran. His film, which depicts torture in Iranian jails, sparked diplomatic disputes between France and Iran, highlighting ongoing issues of censorship and resistance. Panahi's return was celebrated by supporters and marked a significant moment in his ongoing struggle for artistic and personal freedom.
Jafar Panahi returned to Iran as a hero after winning the Cannes Palme d'Or for his film 'It Was Just an Accident,' despite past restrictions and political tensions, highlighting his resilience and the ongoing struggle for artistic and personal freedom in Iran.
Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi has left Iran for the first time in 14 years, as his travel ban appears to have been lifted. Panahi, who has spent his career under close observation by Iran’s government, is best known for films including The White Balloon, The Circle and Taxi Tehran. He has won numerous awards, including the Silver Bear at the Berlin film festival in 2013 and the festival’s top prize in 2015 for Taxi Tehran. Some have speculated that Panahi may attend this year’s Cannes film festival as a juror.
Iranian director Jafar Panahi has reportedly left Iran for the first time in 14 years after the lifting of a travel ban imposed on him in 2009. Panahi's wife posted a picture on Instagram showing her arriving with her husband at an undisclosed airport. The director has spent most of his filmmaking career in the crosshairs of Iran's authoritarian Islamic Republic government and has not been able to leave Iran since 2009. Panahi was released from Tehran's notorious Evin jail two months ago following his arrest in July alongside filmmakers Mohammad Rasoulof and Mostafa Al-Ahmad amid a government crackdown on the country's artists and freedom of expression.