JOURNAL ARTICLE

Jafar Panahi.

  • Published In: TIME Magazine, 2026, v. 207, n. 13/14. P. 27 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Boniadi, Nazanin 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, highlighting his defiant use of cinema to challenge censorship and expose political repression in Iran. Despite facing imprisonment and restrictions imposed by the Iranian regime, Panahi continues to create impactful films, including his latest work, *It Was Just an Accident*, which won the Palme d'Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and earned two Academy Award nominations. His storytelling addresses the ongoing struggles for justice and liberty in Iran, demonstrating how art can serve as a powerful form of resistance. The article also briefly mentions actor, producer, and activist Boniadi. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:TIME Magazine. 2026/04, Vol. 207, Issue 13/14, p27
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Communication and Mass Media
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0040-781X
  • Accession Number:193034734
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