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Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof sentenced to eight years in prison and flogging

  • Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, known for "There Is No Evil," received an eight-year prison sentence and lashings before attending Cannes Film Festival, as reported by his lawyer to The Associated Press.
  • Rasoulof is the latest artist targeted in Iran's crackdown on dissent, following past arrests and restrictions on his work, including a one-year prison sentence in 2022 for "propaganda against the system," per Human Rights Watch.
  • Iranian authorities have repeatedly detained Rasoulof and seized his passport due to his work, according to HRW.
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Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof sentenced to eight years in prison and flogging

The Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof has been sentenced to eight years in prison, flogging, a fine and the confiscation of property, his lawyer has confirmed.

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Award-winning director Mohammad Rasoulof sentenced to prison in Iran ahead of Cannes

The award-winning Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof has been sentenced to eight years in prison and lashings ahead of his planned trip to the Cannes film festival, his lawyer tells The

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Award-winning director Mohammad Rasoulof sentenced to prison in Iran ahead of Cannes

The award-winning Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof has been sentenced to eight years in prison and lashings ahead of his planned trip to the Cannes film festival, his lawyer tells The Associated Press

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Iran sentences renowned director to 8 years in prison and flogging, lawyer says

Acclaimed Iranian film director Mohammad Rasoulof has been sentenced to flogging and eight years of imprisonment, in addition to a fine and the confiscation of his property, according to his lawyer’s statement on social media on Wednesday.

11 days ago·Atlanta, United States
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Director Mohammad Rasoulof sentenced to prison in Iran ahead of Cannes

The award-winning Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof has been sentenced to eight years in prison and lashings just ahead of his planned trip to the Cannes film festival, his lawyer told The Associated Press on Thursday.

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Award-winning director Mohammad Rasoulof sentenced to prison in Iran ahead of Cannes

By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press The award-winning Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof has been sentenced to eight years in prison and lashings ahead of his planned trip to the Cannes film festival, his lawyer tells The Associated Press. Rasoulof is known for his film “There Is No Evil.” He has become the latest artist targeted in a widening crackdown on all dissent in the Islamic Republic following years of mass protests, including over the 2022…

11 days ago·Colorado Springs, United States
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