It was a major story on Sunday at the Cannes Film Festival when dissident Iranian director Jafar Panahi won the prestigious Palme d’Or for his film “It Was Just an Accident.” This political drama is inspired by Panahi’s time in prison for supporting anti-government protests and creating "propaganda against the system.” His victory is a seminal moment for free expression.
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By Peter Travers
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