Panahi Sentenced to Prison, Wins Awards

Award-winning Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, despite facing a one-year prison sentence and travel ban, accepts multiple awards for his latest film, It Was Just An Accident, at the Gotham Awards. The film, secretly made in Iran, tells the story of five Iranians confronting a man they believe tortured them. Panahi, who has faced previous prison terms, expresses his unwavering commitment to filmmaking and truth, despite ongoing challenges from Iranian authorities. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.