Iranian film director Asghar Farhadi speaks about violence and the Iran–U.S.–Israel war during a Cannes Film Festival press conference for his new film, “Parallel Tales.” The Oscar-winning director, who previously won the Grand Prix for “A Hero” in 2021, responds to questions about working without censorship in France and about events in his home country and the wider conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.
In comments reported by multiple outlets, Farhadi says that “any murder is a crime” and describes the deaths of civilians in Iran as “extremely cruel and tragic.” He also condemns state repression, including the killing of protesters, and addresses bombing campaigns linked to the war. Farhadi’s remarks are presented as part of a broader statement opposing violence against civilians and criticizing both internal state violence and the impact of external military actions.
“Parallel Tales” premieres in Cannes, where Farhadi’s statements draw attention to his stance on issues of violence, censorship, and accountability, without detailing specific policy proposals.
