Jafar Panahi, an Iranian filmmaker long restricted in his homeland, received the prestigious Palme d'Or at Cannes for his film It Was Just an Accident. Presenting the award, Cate Blanchett highlighted Panahi's resilience, as he had previously endured imprisonment and restrictions for over 15 years. The audience reacted with a standing ovation, validating Panahi's message about the importance of freedom in artistic expression. He declared a need for unity against oppressive restrictions in society. Panahi intends to return to Tehran, contrasting with other Iranian filmmakers who have fled the country.
What mattered most was freedom in my country. Let us join forces, said Panahi. No one should dare tell us what kind of clothes we should wear.
Neon, which acquired It Was Just an Accident for North American distribution after its premiere in Cannes, follows its Palmes for Parasite, Titane, Triangle of Sadness.
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