Goa, May 26 -- Just a few years after being imprisoned in Tehran and placed under a 20-year ban on travel and filmmaking, Panahi made a powerful return to Cannes. He received his award from the jury president, and an ardent admirer of his work, Juliette Binoche. The festival also offered a long-standing ovation to Panahi. "Art mobilises the creative energy of the most precious, most alive part of us. A force that transforms darkness into forgiveness, hope, and new life," said Juliette Binoche. The 64-year-old director, who hadn't attended the festival in person since 2003, dedicated his award to all Iranians, emphasising that the most important thing is Iran and its freedom. He said, "Let us join forces. No one should tell us what kind of...