Asghar Farhadi attending Opening Ceremony Gala Dinner Arrivals at The 75th Annual Cannes Film Festival
After Masihzadeh’s lawsuit, Farhadi issued a defamation suit saying there was “insufficient evidence” to support the claims. If she’s found guilty, she could face a prison sentence of up to two years as well as 75 lashes, being that corporal punishment still is part of the Iranian penal system. When asked directly about his feelings on this kind of punishment she might face, Farhadi sidestepped the question.
May 19, 2022 | 6:36 pm
