Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi given new prison sentence
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Charges against him are unclear after return to Iran despite being sentenced last year for ‘propaganda activities’ An Iranian court has handed the award-winning film director Jafar Panahi a new prison sentence of five years and one month and ordered the seizure of all his assets. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 lean left, 1 are centre.
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Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi sentenced again on unclear charges
Iran has sentenced acclaimed 'It Was Just an Accident' director Jafar Panahi to five years in prison. Charges remain unclear.
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Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi given new prison sentence
Charges against him are unclear after return to Iran despite being sentenced last year for ‘propaganda activities’ An Iranian court has handed the award-winning film director Jafar Panahi a new prison sentence of five years and one month and ordered the seizure of all his...
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Why Cannes-winning Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has been sentenced to five years in prison?
Known for his critically-acclaimed films including The Circle, Offside, This is Not a Film, Taxi, and It Was Just An Accident; the controversial Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has been sentenced to five years and one month in prison, on top of his previous one-year conviction.
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Headlines for October 28, 2026
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