Still on the Iran-free-speech front: This year's Cannes festival included films by two Iranian directors, Jafar Panahi and Mohammad Rasoulof, who have been jailed by the country's Islamic regime. Both have been sentenced to six years in jail and banned from filmmaking for 20 years on charges that include "making propaganda" against the ruling system.
Iran Blasts Cannes for Punishing Director Von Trier
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