Arts24 in Cannes: Iranian Dissident Jafar Panahi Wins Palme d'Or for "It Was Just an Accident"
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Arts Editor Eve Jackson and film critic Emma Jones take us through the winners of this year's Cannes Film Festival, including the Palme d'Or-winning "It Was Just an Accident" by Iranian dissident Jafar Panahi. A powerful and symbolic moment - Panahi, long banned and imprisoned in Iran, hasn't attended Cannes since 2003. His searing film about prisoners confronting their jailer echoes his own fight for artistic freedom.
Other honors include the Grand Prix for "Sentimental Value" by Joachim Trier, two awards for Brazilian director Kléber Mendonça Filho's "The Secret Agent", and Best Actress for Nadia Melliti in "The Little Sister". The Dardenne brothers take home the Best Screenplay award for "Young Mothers".
A political and engaged lineup reflecting the spirit of this 78th edition of the festival.
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