Iranian filmmaker flees to Europe after prison sentence ahead of his Cannes premiere
Award-winning Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof fled to Europe ahead of Cannes Film Festival premiere amid an eight-year prison sentence for making films and signing statements. [ more ]
Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof sentenced to eight years in prison and flogging
Mohammad Rasoulof sentenced to eight years in prison, flogging, fine, and property confiscation for his involvement in making films against the country's security. [ more ]