Cannes triumph for Panahi’s defiant film

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Iranian dissident filmmaker Jafar Panahi’s revenge thriller “It Was Just an Accident” clinched the coveted Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The prestigious win, marked by both critical acclaim and political defiance, has stirred excitement and irked traditionalists alike, cementing Panahi’s status on the international cinematic stage.

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