The Norwegian drama collected six awards at the event, which was moved to January this year in hopes of increasing its visibility for Oscar voters.
Category: Panahi, Jafar
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Who Should the Oscar Nominees Be? Our Movie Critics Pick.
Here’s who our film critics Manohla Dargis and Alissa Wilkinson think voters should pick.
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Golden Globe Nominations Confirm the Allure of Warner Bros.
The studio’s film “One Battle After Another,” and an HBO show it owns, “The White Lotus,” scored the most nominations for movies and television shows.
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Jafar Panahi, Who Filmed in Secret in Iran, Wins Big at Gotham Awards
He won best director, original screenplay and international feature for “It Was Just an Accident.” Best feature went to “One Battle After Another.”
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How Prison Inspired Jafar Panahi to Double Down on Filming Illegally
During filming, the authorities discovered “It Was Just an Accident.” But a French producer had been engaged to finish this ultimate winner of the top prize at Cannes.
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7 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
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‘It Was Just an Accident’ Review: A Liberation Story Straight From Iran
In his latest movie, the formerly banned filmmaker Jafar Panahi tells a circuitous, moving and unexpectedly funny story of resistance.
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France’s Oscars Pick Is an Acclaimed Iranian Film Snubbed by Iran
“It Was Just an Accident,” the Palme d’Or winner, will be eligible for best international feature. Its director criticized the selection process by nondemocratic countries.
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At Telluride, a Springsteen Biopic Means a Springsteen Appearance
The world premiere drew a starry audience to the annual film festival in Colorado.
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Last Year’s Cannes Winners Won Big at Oscars. Can the 2025 Crop Do the Same?
The most likely movies to grab academy voters are “Un Simple Accident,” “Sentimental Value” and “Nouvelle Vague.” But none are primarily in English.
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‘Un Simple Accident’ Wins Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival
The film, “Un Simple Accident,” was directed by Jafar Panahi, a longtime festival favorite. The award capped a contest that was widely seen as the strongest in years.