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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jafar Panahi Makes Triumphant Cannes Return After Prison Release With ‘It Was Just an Accident,' Earning Near 8-Minute Ovation
Dissident Iranian director Jafar Panahi struck a chord with 'It Was Just an Accident,' one of his most political movies, and his first film since being released from jail in Iran. The movie, which marks his comeback in competition at Cannes seven years after 'Three Faces,' was greeted with a nearly eight-minute standing ovation at its premiere on Tuesday. After the roaring applause died down, Panahi made an emotional speech in which he paid homage to the filmmakers who are currently imprisoned in Iran, saying he felt some guilt upon being released from prison. 'I turned around and saw a very high wall. And behind this wall, all these other loved ones, all these people remained behind this wall,' he said. 'So I wondered how I could be happy, how I could feel free, if they were still inside.' More from Variety Jafar Panahi Speaks Out for First Time in 14 Years as New Film 'It Was Just an Accident' Premieres at Cannes: I Spent 'Eight Hours a Day Blindfolded' and 'Being Interrogated' in Iran Prison Taraji P. Henson Says Hollywood 'Lied to Me' About Black Movies and TV Not Selling Overseas, Spent Years Being 'Graceful in Getting Paid Less ... Not Anymore Though!' Spike Lee Says Denzel Washington Deserved Oscar for 'Malcolm X' Over Al Pacino: 'It's Like Basketball, Where the Ref Blows a Call' He continued: 'Today, I'm here with you, I receive this joy, but I feel the same emotion. How can I rejoice? How can I be free while in Iran, there are still so many of the greatest directors and actresses of Iranian cinema, who, because they participated in and supported the demonstrators during the Femme Liberté movement, are today prevented from working?' Wearing dark glasses, Panahi's voice was shaking as he spoke. He wasn't alone in his emotion — 'It Was Just an Accident' left many audience members wiping away tears as well. Shot in Iran without a permit, 'It Was Just an Accident' features women who aren't wearing a hijab as a symbol of rebellion against the country's oppressive hijab law. 'It Was Just an Accident' is also his first film since his travel ban was lifted after 14 years. Panahi's 2021 documentary 'The Year of the Everlasting Storm' played in Special Screenings in Cannes, but he did not attend the festival. His 2018 film 'Three Faces' won best screenplay. 'It Was Just an Accident' is well positioned to scoop an award at Cannes, whose jury is presided by the politically engaged actor Juliette Binoche. Panahi, who is considered one of Iranian cinema's greatest auteurs, previously won prizes 'The Circle,' 'Offside,' 'This is Not a Film,' 'Taxi' and 'No Bears,' winner of the Venice Film Festival's 2022 Special Jury Prize. 'Taxi' won the Berlin Golden Bear in 2015, while his 'Offside' won the Silver Bear in 2006. Arrested by Iranian authorities in July 2022 after signing an appeal against police violence, Panahi spent several months behind bars. Panahi produced 'It Was Just an Accident' with Les Films Pelléas, the production company behind 'Anatomy of a Fall.' It's co-produced by Bidibul Productions and Pio &Co. Panahi is one of the two leading Iranian filmmakers attending Cannes this year, alongside Saeed Roustaee who is also presenting his movie 'Mother and Child' in competition. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
Irish Times
18-05-2025
- General
- Irish Times
Two killed as Mexican Navy tall ship crashes into New York's Brooklyn Bridge
A Mexican Navy sailing ship festooned with lights and a giant flag crashed into the landmark Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night, shearing the top of its masts, killing two people and injuring 17 others, New York City mayor Eric Adams said. Videos online showed the training vessel Cuauhtémoc as it approached the iconic bridge over the East River, close to the Manhattan side of the span, which connects the borough with Brooklyn. Its 45m (147ft) masts were too tall to clear the arched bridge at that point and toppled when the vessel, named after the last Aztec emperor, sailed underneath. Its three masts struck the bridge's main span and snapped, one by one, as the ship kept moving. The vessel, which was flying a giant green, white and red Mexican flag, then drifted towards the piers lining the riverbank as onlookers scrambled away. READ MORE The Mexican Navy said on social media late on Saturday that 22 people were injured on board the ship, of which 19 were receiving medical attention in local hospitals, and of those, three were seriously injured. No rescue operations were needed because none fell into the water, it added. Early on Sunday, Mr Adams said on X that two of the 277 people on board at the time had died and two others remained in critical condition. Naval cadets dressed in white uniforms could be seen dangling from the ship's crossbeams after the crash. 'No one fell into the water; they were all hurt inside the ship,' a police official said. The official said mechanical issues had probably caused the crash, without providing further details. At one of the suspension bridge's bases, located near New York City's South Street Seaport, online video showed bystanders running in terror as the massive vessel hit the bridge and veered toward the dock. The bridge, a popular tourist attraction and a main conduit between Manhattan and Brooklyn, was completed in 1883. It was once the largest suspension bridge in the world. The bridge sustained no major damage, New York City transportation official said. Traffic reopened in both directions after a preliminary inspection. Earlier tonight, the Mexican Navy tall ship Cuauhtémoc lost power and crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge. At this time, of the 277 on board, 19 sustained injuries, 2 of which remain in critical condition, and 2 more have sadly passed away from their injuries. — Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) Earlier, Mexico's foreign ministry said on social media that Mexico's ambassador to the US and other officials were assisting affected cadets and had been in contact with local authorities. The training ship Cuauhtémoc was built at the Celaya Shipyards in Bilbao, Spain, in 1981, according to the South Street Seaport Museum, which said on its website that it was co-hosting the vessel's visit to New York that was scheduled to conclude on Saturday evening. The public was invited to come aboard the ship during its visit. The ship was disembarking from New York and heading to Iceland, the New York police official said. – Reuters
New Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Meghana Gaonkar reunites with Gururaj Kulkarni for a global-scale film
Filmmaker Gururaj Kulkarni, who made his directorial debut with Amruth Apartments and later helmed The Judgement (2023), also holds credits as the producer of Kannada films like Accident and Last Bus. Now, he's expanding his canvas—both creatively and geographically. Following The Judgement, a courtroom drama starring Ravichandran and Meghana Gaonkar, Gururaj Kulkarni is now aiming for the global stage with his next project. 'With my last film, which became more a learning process, I began understanding how to present stars and position stories beyond just regional reach,' he explains, adding, "The Judgement was well-made and had a decent run, but I noticed how a similar theme worked well for someone like Rajinikanth in another language—but not in Kannada. That pushed me to rethink the entire ecosystem—from narrative tone to distribution. I've been interacting with several people across countries and observing how films made in one language reach audiences in multiple countries." The film is set to begin production in June and will star The Judgement actor Meghana Gaonkar, who is collaborating with Gururaj for the second time. 'She fits this new role beautifully,' says Gururaj, adding, 'Meghana Gaonkar is not only a performer but also someone who stands by a film through its entire journey. It feels right to be working together again.' Primarily shot in Bengaluru and Goa, the film explores universal themes of love and betrayal. While rooted in Kannada, it's designed for a global audience. 'My son watches South American films with subtitles, and let's be honest, it's a multilingual world now,' he notes. 'I'm already in touch with international distributors and aiming for releases in Spanish and other global languages.' With the cast and technical crew soon to be announced, Gururaj Kulkarni's next film aims to blend emotional depth with international ambition.
Edinburgh Live
13-05-2025
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh bus driver was killed at tram crossing because 'bell wasn't loud enough'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info An Edinburgh bus driver was killed by a tram at a crossing because the vehicle's warning bell wasn't loud enough, a judge has concluded. Sheriff Douglas Keir concluded that Carlos Correa Palacio, 53, might have avoided losing his life in 2018 if the alert was 'audible above background noise'. Sheriff Keir made the observation in a determination published at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday. He had been tasked with investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr Correa in a Fatal Accident Inquiry. The pedestrian died at approximately 1244pm in September 11 2018 when he was using a 'non motorised user' crossing of the city's tramline at a point between the Balgreen and Saughton tram stops. He struck by the tram as he walked over the crossing, despite the warning horn being sounded three times. The inquiry, which was held earlier this year, heard evidence of how concerns over warning bells on Edinburgh trams being too quiet had been raised prior to the fatal incident. Tests established that the horns were as loud as similar devices used on Edinburgh's Lothian Buses. The inquiry heard that bosses thought this result meant the issue had been 'put to bed'. However, investigators tested the bells and horns again after the fatal incident and found they were still too quiet to be heard over background noise. In a written judgement issued on Wednesday, Sheriff Keir wrote that more should have been done to increase the volume of the horns. He added: 'ETL (Edinburgh Trams Limited) could have taken steps to increase the audibility of the tram warning devices, in particular that of the horn, and thereafter used the warning horn as the primary mode of warning in off-street areas, as envisaged by the applicable industry guidance. 'Had the warning horn been sufficiently audible above the background noise and been used in the off-street area, it might realistically have alerted Mr Correa at the point of first sighting at 73 metres from the crossing. This would have allowed him sufficient time to react and step out of the path of the tram.' Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox The inquiry had heard how the father-of-three, had just finished a shift as a bus driver for Lothian Buses when he was crossing the tram line and was struck by the vehicle. The inquiry heard how the volume of the horns was first flagged up before the line was opened to the public in 2013. Reports were passed on about how workers on the route were not moving out of the way of the trams despite drivers sounding a warning as their vehicles approached. This prompted the test against the noise of a bus horn, which found they were near identical. Edinburgh Trams then considered the matter resolved. After the accident investigators ruled both the horns and bells could not be heard at the distance required for the tram to carry out an emergency stop, and were too quiet. The horns have since been replaced with louder ones. The inquiry also heard evidence of how there were also four "near-misses" on the Saughton stretch of the tram track in previous years. The inquiry heard these were incidents in which pedestrians or cyclists started using a crossing despite the tram approaching. On each occasion the driver had to use the emergency brake to avoid hitting the person. Edinburgh Trams was fined £240,000 in August 2023 after admitting a health and safety breach at the city's sheriff court. A investigation into the collision by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch called for louder tram horns and improved visibility at such crossings. On Tuesday, Sheriff Keir also concluded that more could have been done in how the crossing was designed in order to adequately warn pedestrians they were 'entering an area of higher risk.' Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Sheriff Keir wrote: 'The following measures could have been taken: 'Delineation/demarcation of the crossing by marking out the higher risk area in a colour to alert the pedestrian and make it clear that the crossing was not a continuous path. Signage placed on the ground alerting pedestrians who may have been looking down to the fact they were entering an area of higher risk and to look both ways. 'Bollards, chicanes, fencing or pedestrian guard rails installed to slow the pedestrian down and guide them to face oncoming trams before they crossed the track. Additional warning signs to tram drivers to brake could have been introduced to address the hazard of the unresponsive pedestrian. 'Such signage could have been placed on the tramway to alert drivers to the final point at which emergency braking would bring the tram to a stop prior to reaching the mid-point of an NMU crossing.' Sheriff Keir also mentioned Mr Correa's family in the determination. He added: 'At the outset of the inquiry I extended my condolences to Mr Correa's family. 'I wish to formally repeat my condolences to Mr Correa's family in this determination.'
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Time of India
8-yr-old files MACT petition against dad, gets 32L payout
Thane: An eight-year-old girl, through her grandmother as legal guardian, filed a Motor Accident Claims petition against her father, the vehicle owner and the driver, and his insurance company following her mother's death in a Dec 2021 car accident. The Thane Motor Accident Claims Tribunal ruled in the minor's favour and awarded Rs 32.41 lakh to the minor, determining the father was negligent when he crashed into a road divider, causing fatal injuries to his wife, a nursing college to the claim moved to the tribunal, the tragic incident occurred on Dec 24, 2021, during a journey between Nanded and Umarkhed. The woman, aged 38, sustained serious injuries in the accident and was declared dead at the hospital. Operation Sindoor India-Pakistan Tensions Live Updates: India hits back after Pakistan violates ceasefire; Nagrota sentry hurt in brief gunfire Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Drones shot down at multiple places in J&K as Pakistan violates bilateral understanding Pak drones enter Indian airspace, explosions heard just hours after truce deal The claim was filed under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, with the father and his insurer named as respondents. An offence was registered at the local police station. The insurance company opposed the petition, arguing that an unknown vehicle hit the insured car from behind, which caused the crash. It also claimed that the father was at fault and did not possess a valid driving licence at the time, which would amount to a breach of the insurance policy. However, after examining the evidence, the tribunal rejected the insurer's arguments. It held the father responsible for negligent driving and noted that the vehicle was covered by a valid and comprehensive policy. The tribunal accepted that the deceased was earning Rs 38,411 per month as a clinical instructor and considered this along with other heads of compensation like loss of dependency, future prospects, and funeral total compensation was calculated at Rs 64.82 lakh. Since the father was the tort-feasor, the tribunal awarded 50% of the amount—Rs 32.41 lakh—to the minor daughter, with 8% annual interest from the date of petition filing until realisation.
