Trending Now - Asghar Farhadi Reflects on Iran's War Impact at Cannes
WHO:
Deadline - Asghar Farhadi, two-time Oscar-winning filmmaker, is the subject of the articles.
Variety - Asghar Farhadi is referred to as an "Iranian auteur."
WHAT:
The Guardian - Farhadi described the deaths of civilians in Iran as “extremely cruel and tragic” during a press conference.
The Guardian - Farhadi stated he was in Tehran last week and is still impacted by “two tragic events,” including the deaths of innocent civilians and demonstrators.
The Guardian - Farhadi emphasized, “Any murder is a crime. Under no circumstances can I accept the fact that another human being should lose their life, be it at war, be it executions, be it massacres of demonstrators.”
The Guardian - Farhadi has vowed not to make films in Iran while censorship laws remain in place and called attacks on civilian infrastructure “a war crime.”
Deadline - Farhadi expressed being "jolted by the atrocities" in Iran.
Variety - Farhadi stated, "Any murder is a crime," in response to questions about the Iran war.
WHERE:
Deadline - The context of the discussion is at the Cannes Film Festival.
Variety - The press conference for Farhadi's film "Parallel Tales" took place at Cannes.
WHY:
Variety - Farhadi's comments reflect his views on the conflict involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel, indicating a stance against violence.
HOW:
Deadline - Farhadi was asked about working without limits on his latest production in France, which prompted his reflections on the war.
(UPDATED May 15, 2026 21:21 UTC)
Farhadi described the deaths of civilians in Iran as “extremely cruel and tragic” during a recent press conference, expressing his deep impact from “two tragic events” he witnessed while in Tehran last week. He emphasized that “any murder is a crime” and stated he cannot accept that another human being should lose their life, whether through war, executions, or massacres of demonstrators. Additionally, Farhadi has vowed not to make films in Iran while censorship laws remain in place and condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure as “a war crime.”
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(UPDATED May 15, 2026 11:41 UTC)
Asghar Farhadi, the acclaimed Iranian auteur and two-time Oscar-winning filmmaker, recently shared his thoughts at a press conference for his film "Parallel Tales" during the Cannes Film Festival. He expressed feeling "jolted by the atrocities" occurring in Iran and emphasized that "any murder is a crime," highlighting his stance against violence in the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel. Farhadi's reflections were prompted by questions about working without limits on his latest production in France, showcasing his deep concern for the situation back home.