Goa, Dec. 4 -- The verdict, handed down by a Tehran court, also included a two-year travel ban and restrictions preventing Panahi from participating in political or social organizations. The timing could not have been more ironic, as the Iranian authorities moved against him, Panahi was on stage accepting accolades for his Palme d'Or winning film, 'It Was Just An Accident'. Panahi, aged 65, has long been a thorn in the side of Iranian authorities. His films, often created covertly without official permits, tackle themes of injustice, censorship, and the struggles of ordinary Iranians under a restrictive regime. 'It Was Just An Accident' continues this tradition, centering on a group of former prisoners confronting the man they believe was...