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Cannes 2025 Celebrates Bold Cinematic Voices: Jafar Panahi Takes Home Palme d’Or Amid Star-Studded Closing Ceremony

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CANNES, France — After a thrilling twelve days showcasing global cinema, the 2025 Cannes Film Festival concluded with a star-studded awards ceremony. The renowned festival recognized the achievements of filmmakers and actors from around the world, culminating in the announcement of its top honors. Juliette Binoche, the French screen legend and jury president, revealed the prestigious Palme d’Or winner at the closing event on Saturday. Jafar Panahi, an Iranian filmmaker known for his daring storytelling and activism, received the coveted award. This marks Panahi’s return to Cannes after more than two decades, following the lifting … Read more

Cannes Film Festival Crowns Iranian Filmmaker Jafar Panahi with Palme d’Or Amidst Intense Selection Drama

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CANNES, France — The prestigious Cannes Film Festival concluded with the revelation of its award winners, following a unique selection process likened by actor Jeremy Strong to a papal conclave. Strong, who serves on the jury, humorously noted the importance of the event while likening it to a “conclave with champagne” at a Saturday press conference. The festival’s top honor, the Palme d’Or, was awarded to Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi for his gripping revenge thriller, “It Was Just an Accident.” Known for his outspoken critiques of the Iranian government, Panahi has faced significant personal and … Read more

Jafar Panahi Triumphs at Cannes: "An Ordinary Accident" Takes Home the Palme d’Or

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CANNES, France — Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi’s latest drama, “An Ordinary Accident,” has secured the prestigious title of best feature film during the 78th Cannes Film Festival. The announcement was made at the event’s closing ceremony, which aired on France 2. This achievement marks another significant milestone in Panahi’s remarkable career at Cannes. He previously garnered the “Golden Camera” for his debut film, “White Ball,” in 1995. His film “Three Faces” won best screenplay in 2018, and in 2022, he received a special jury prize for “Without Bears.” The Grand Prix, the festival’s second most … Read more