Jafar Panahi
جعفر پناهی
Film director
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View Timeline →Ali Panahinejad Executed for Murder in Dezful Prison
Ali Panahinejad was executed in Dezful Prison after being sentenced to death for murder. This event highlights ongoing issues related to the death penalty in…
Nader Saeivar Discusses 'Hijamat' Premiere Without Jafar Panahi
Nader Saeivar discusses his film 'Hijamat' and the challenges of premiering it without the involvement of renowned director Jafar Panahi. The film's release highlights the…
Khalil Panahi Executed in Semnan Amid Claims of Wrongful Conviction
Khalil Panahi was executed in Semnan Central Prison after claiming he was wrongfully convicted of murder. His case raises concerns about the Iranian judicial system…
Jafar Panahi's One-Year Prison Sentence Upheld by Iranian Court
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has had his one-year prison sentence confirmed by a court after a retrial concerning charges of propaganda against the regime. This…
Iranian Court Confirms Jafar Panahi's Prison Sentence and Travel Restrictions
Iran's judiciary has upheld a prison sentence and travel ban for renowned filmmaker Jafar Panahi, who is known for his critical stance against the Iranian…
Cannes Winner Jafar Panahi Faces Imprisonment and Travel Ban in Iran
Jafar Panahi, an acclaimed Iranian filmmaker and Cannes winner, is facing a prison sentence and a travel ban imposed by Iranian authorities. His situation highlights…
Jafar Panahi Faces Court Hearing in Iran Over Propaganda Charges
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has been summoned for a court hearing related to a retrial on charges of propaganda against the regime. His film 'It…
Jafar Panahi to Face Trial in Iran on Charges of Propaganda
Jafar Panahi, an Oscar-nominated director, is set to face trial in Iran on propaganda charges after being sentenced in absentia. He returned to Iran on…
Jafar Panahi Faces New Trial in Iran for Alleged Propaganda Activities
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi is set to face trial again on charges of propaganda against the state. This legal action highlights ongoing tensions between the…
Impact of Iran Conflict on Trump's Midterm Prospects Discussed by Sky News Host
Sky News host Rita Panahi discusses the implications of the ongoing conflict in Iran on U.S. politics, particularly how it may influence President Donald Trump's…
Iran: The country the West came to know through film
For decades, Persian-language cinema has served as a crucial window for the Western world to understand Iranian culture and society. However, many of Iran's most…
Park Chan-wook to Lead Jury at 79th Cannes Film Festival, Following Iranian Film's Success
South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook will lead the jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, succeeding Juliette Binoche. This is significant for Iran as the…
Jafar Panahi Urges Berlinale to Delay Tribute in Solidarity with Iranian Protesters
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has requested the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) to postpone a planned tribute to him in solidarity with ongoing protests in…
Jafar Panahi Asks Berlinale to Delay Tribute in Solidarity with Iranian Protesters
Iranian director Jafar Panahi requested the Berlin Film Festival to postpone a tribute ceremony where he was to receive the Golden Bear award, in solidarity…
Jafar Panahi Plans Return to Iran Amid Threat of Arrest
Oscar-nominated director Jafar Panahi has announced his intention to return to Iran despite the risk of arrest. His decision highlights the ongoing tensions between Iranian…
Jafar Panahi to Return to Iran Despite Risk of Arrest Amid Government Crackdown
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi plans to return to Iran after the Oscar season, despite the risk of arrest due to a government crackdown on protests…
Iran Filmmaker Panahi Warns of Sacrificing Iranians' Interests in US Negotiations
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi expressed concerns that the interests of ordinary Iranians may be overlooked in negotiations between the US and Iran. His comments highlight…
Statement from Hundreds of Global Filmmakers Condemning the Bloody Suppression of the People of Iran by the Islamic Republic
Over 800 global filmmakers condemned the Iranian government's violent repression of protests, calling it organized crime against the people. They urged cultural institutions to support…
A Simple Accident Nominated Among Oscar Candidates 2026
Jafar Panahi's film 'A Simple Accident' has received nominations for the 2026 Oscars, representing France in two categories. The documentary 'Breaking the Rocks' has also…
Speaker from Khamenei's Office: Israeli Movements Promote Licentiousness
Alireza Panahian criticized Israeli movements for promoting licentiousness under the guise of freedom, arguing that this weakens societies. He emphasized the need to address structural…