Iran sentences director Jafar Panahi to prison in absentia
Iranian director Jafar Panahi, fresh from winning Gotham Awards, is sentenced to a year in prison for 'propaganda'. He intends to return to Iran to serve the term. Read the full story.
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Iran sentences film director Jafar Panahi to prison
Iranian authorities have sentenced acclaimed filmmaker Jafar Panahi to prison. Explore the details of his case and the international outcry it has provoked.
Women Defy Hijab Laws in Tehran Protests
Women in Tehran are publicly removing hijabs in courageous acts of defiance against Iran's strict dress code. Discover how this movement is challenging authority.
UK Veteran Killed by Iranian Drone Attack
A British security officer was unlawfully killed by an Iranian drone strike on an oil tanker off Oman's coast in 2021. Coroner confirms veteran soldier Adrian Underwood died from explosive injuries.
Prisoner 951: Zaghari-Ratcliffe Drama Reviews UK Failures
BBC drama Prisoner 951 revisits Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's six-year Iranian ordeal, exposing government failures and celebrating family resilience. Watch now on iPlayer.
Iran regime 'running out of road' warns ex-UK ambassador
Former British ambassador to Iran Peter Westmacott warns that recent anti-government protests demonstrate the regime is 'running out of road' as public discontent reaches boiling point.
20,000 Iranian rebels poised to strike regime strongholds
Exclusive intelligence reveals Iran's main opposition group has mobilised 20,000 fighters along border regions as nationwide protests against the regime intensify. Defence experts warn of escalating conflict.
Iranian man returned to France after second boat crossing
An Iranian man who made his second dangerous small boat crossing of the English Channel has been returned to France under new UK-France returns agreement, raising questions about border policy effectiveness.
Peter Watkins: Maverick filmmaker who changed documentaries dies
Celebrating the life and legacy of Peter Watkins, the revolutionary British director whose groundbreaking films like 'Culloden' and 'The War Game' challenged the BBC and redefined documentary filmmaking.
Iranian man shot dead after burning Khamenei picture
Shocking footage emerges of Iranian protester being fatally shot after setting fire to picture of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei during anti-regime demonstration.
Cookbook author battles 'Sabzi' trademark dispute
Award-winning food writer Yasmin Khan confronts Bloomsbury deli in trademark dispute over common Persian cooking term 'sabzi' in shocking David vs Goliath legal fight.
UK plans second deportation of Iranian asylum seeker
Exclusive: Home Office plans to remove Iranian national despite previous failed attempt and ongoing legal challenges, raising serious human rights concerns.
Peter Watkins: Maverick filmmaker who redefined documentaries
Remembering the groundbreaking director whose radical documentary style challenged mainstream cinema and redefined historical storytelling
Iranian migrant deported after two weeks in UK
Exclusive: An Iranian migrant who arrived in Britain via small boat has been removed from the country after only 14 days, in what officials are calling a rapid deportation success story.
Tim Burton's English Childhood Before Hollywood Fame
Acclaimed filmmaker Tim Burton shares surprising childhood memories of growing up near Bognor Regis, England, before his family's move to America shaped his iconic cinematic style.
Irish Speaker met FBI-wanted Iranian agent
Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl faces intense scrutiny after meeting with man wanted by FBI for plotting kidnapping of journalist Masih Alinejad in New York.
Four jailed in Iranian plot to kill US journalist
Four men receive lengthy prison sentences for their roles in a sophisticated Iranian assassination plot targeting prominent activist Masih Alinejad on American soil.
Iranian assassination plot against UK journalists foiled
British security services uncover sophisticated Iranian plot to assassinate two prominent journalists on UK soil, raising serious national security concerns.
David Lynch Spotted in Rare Los Angeles Appearance
The reclusive filmmaking legend David Lynch emerges from his creative sanctuary for a surprise Los Angeles outing, sparking excitement among fans of his iconic work including Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive.
Iranian women defy compulsory hijab in street protests
Brave Iranian women are staging public demonstrations against mandatory headscarf laws, dancing unveiled in the streets while the regime intensifies its crackdown on female singers and social media content creators.
Question Time with Film Legend Terry Gilliam
Film icon Terry Gilliam invites Guardian readers to submit their burning questions in an exclusive Q&A about his extraordinary career, from Monty Python to his latest cinematic ventures.
Inside Terence Davies' Final Film: Rare Photos Revealed
Exclusive behind-the-scenes photographs reveal the celebrated British director at work on what would become his poignant farewell to cinema.
Iranian Director Wins Cannes Top Prize Despite Prison Sentence
Mohammad Rasoulof's Palme d'Or win at Cannes comes amid an eight-year prison sentence and travel ban from Tehran, creating international headlines about artistic freedom and political repression.
Egyptian and Iranian men charged with Brighton beach rape
Three foreign nationals face serious sexual offence charges after a woman was brutally attacked on Brighton beach in late-night horror incident that has shocked the seaside community.
Nancy Meyers Honors Diane Keaton in Moving Tribute
Acclaimed filmmaker Nancy Meyers celebrates Diane Keaton's extraordinary career and their 50-year friendship in a moving Instagram tribute that highlights Keaton's unique talent and timeless style.
Mark Saunders: Visionary British Film Director Dies
Celebrating the extraordinary life and career of Mark Saunders, the pioneering British film director whose innovative storytelling and visual mastery left an indelible mark on cinema.
Felicity Oppe: Documentary Filmmaking Pioneer Dies at 90
Remembering the pioneering British documentary filmmaker whose intimate portraits of family life revolutionised observational cinema and inspired generations of filmmakers.
Cover-Up: Poitras & Hersh Expose Government Secrets
Acclaimed filmmaker Laura Poitras and Pulitzer-winning journalist Seymour Hersh join forces to reveal explosive government secrets in their groundbreaking documentary 'Cover-Up', now captivating audiences and critics alike.
Underground film pioneer Ken Jacobs dies at 92
Avant-garde visionary Ken Jacobs, whose radical experiments reshaped American filmmaking and inspired generations of artists, has passed away at 92, leaving behind a transformative legacy.
Lost Bus: Glasgow filmmaker's viral movie sensation
Discover how a Glasgow filmmaker turned a forgotten double-decker bus into a cinematic masterpiece that's taking the internet by storm and sparking Hollywood interest.
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