Iranian director’s escape stokes drama as Cannes gears up for explosive film fest
News of director Mohammad Rasoulof’s escape from Iran adds a dramatic twist to the 77th Cannes Film Festival, which kicks off on Tuesday against an already volatile backdrop of wars raging on Europe’s doorstep, potential worker strikes and the threat of sex abusers being outed even as they hit the red carpet.
News of director Mohammad Rasoulof’s escape from Iran adds a dramatic twist to the 77th Cannes Film Festival, which kicks off on Tuesday against an already volatile backdrop of wars raging on Europe’s doorstep, potential worker strikes and the threat of sex abusers being outed even as they hit the red carpet.
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