Summary
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi's movie "It Was Just an Accident" is nominated for the Oscars in the categories of Best Foreign Film and Best Original Screenplay. Panahi has been speaking about his film, the situation in Iran, and his role as a social filmmaker.
Key Facts
- Jafar Panahi is an Iranian filmmaker.
- His film "It Was Just an Accident" is up for two Academy Awards.
- The film is nominated for Best Foreign Film and Best Original Screenplay.
- Panahi discussed the challenges facing his country, Iran.
- The conversation is part of a series exploring how art and democracy intersect.
- The series is named Art in Action and is part of CANVAS coverage.
