Iranian Director Rasoulof Flees to Europe Amid Cannes Film Festival Buzz
May 14, 2024Renowned Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof has escaped to Europe following a harsh sentence by the Iranian regime, including prison, flogging, a fine, and property confiscation.
Rasoulof's latest film, The Seed of the Sacred Fig, is scheduled to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, but his attendance remains uncertain due to his recent flight.
The Cannes Film Festival jury is headlined by notable figures such as Greta Gerwig and Ebru Ceylan, tasked with awarding the Palme d'Or on May 25th.
Quentin Dupieux's 'Le Deuxième Acte' will kick off the festival, which features anticipated premieres like 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' and 'Megalopolis'.
This year's Cannes Film Festival is expected to face heightened controversy and scandal, suggesting a more tumultuous atmosphere.
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BBC News • May 13, 2024
Iranian film director Mohammad Rasoulof flees after jail sentenceThe Guardian • May 13, 2024
Iranian film director Mohammad Rasoulof flees Iran to avoid prisonCBS News • May 12, 2024
Cannes set to unfurl against backdrop of war, protests and filmsAP News • May 13, 2024
Iranian filmmaker flees to Europe after prison sentence ahead of his Cannes premiere