"…I would like to dedicate [this award] to the people of my country who are now fighting on the streets."
Jafar Panahi accepts his award for Best Director for “It Was Just an Accident” at the NYFCC Awards with a show of support for the Iranian people.
One of Iran's finest actors. Many know him from Kiarostami's Taste of Cherry but I will always admire the work he did on Facing Mirrors, a rare Iranian film advocating trans rights and empowerment. His presence will be missed.