Filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof left Iran following a jail sentence related to his latest film, slated for premiere at the Cannes festival.
Mohammad Rasoulof was sentenced over his new film, which is to be premiered at the Cannes festival.
In a recent Instagram post, he expressed gratitude for reaching a “safe place” after receiving assistance from individuals who risked their lives to help him cross borders. He announced that his film, “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” is set to premiere at the Cannes festival, commencing on Tuesday. Despite pressure from Iranian authorities to withdraw his film from the event, he refused to comply.
Confirming his departure from Iran, his lawyer stated that Mohammad Rasoulof will be attending the Cannes festival. The filmmaker did not disclose specific details about his escape route but hinted at crossing into either Iraq or Turkey, possibly with the aid of smugglers, as indicated by a video he shared of a snow-covered mountain.
Rasoulof, 51, faces an eight-year jail sentence on charges of “collusion against national security,” following a recent court ruling. In his Instagram statement, he decried the escalating repression in Iran, stating that people are now accustomed to hearing about government atrocities on a daily basis.
This isn’t Rasoulof’s first brush with Iran’s judicial system. In 2019, he was sentenced to a year in jail for his film “A Man of Integrity,” which previously won an award at Cannes in 2017. Following his acclaimed film “There is no Evil” in 2020, he was once again convicted, this time for anti-government propaganda, resulting in another one-year sentence.
A dissident filmmaker in Iran, whose passion for storytelling challenged the status quo, has made a daring escape from the country after being unjustly sentenced to prison. This courageous individual’s commitment to truth and artistic expression took them on a journey fraught with danger and uncertainty.
Their resilience and determination are a powerful testament to the human spirit’s capacity for hope and bravery. Despite the challenges, this filmmaker’s story serves as a reminder that creativity and the pursuit of truth know no bounds. Let’s celebrate this remarkable display of courage and stand in solidarity with those who strive to make their voices heard, no matter the obstacles they face.
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