EntertainmentPhoto: MintIranian Director Jafar Panahi Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Prison
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has been sentenced to five years and one month in prison, with his movable and immovable assets seized, according to his lawyer Mostafa Nili. Panahi, known for defying government restrictions, has faced imprisonment, travel bans, and house arrest over two decades. Despite this, he continued making films secretly, including an Oscar-nominated Palme d’Or winner. He returned to Iran in March 2026 despite risks.
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