Jafar Panahi Wins Palme d'Or for Emotional Iranian Drama 'It Was Just an Accident'

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi won the Palme d'Or for his film 'It Was Just an Accident' at the Cannes Film Festival, marking a historic win for the Iranian cinema community. This marked the first time Panahi received the top prize at the festival. The award comes as the 2023 Cannes Film Festival draws to a close after a star-studded and divisive year in attendance.