Overview

• Iranian director Saeed Roustaee and producer Javad Noruzbegi sentenced to 6 months in prison for screening their award-winning film "Leila's Brothers" at Cannes.
• The filmmakers will only serve about 9 days with the rest suspended over 5 years during which they cannot associate with other film professionals.
• Their film "Leila's Brothers" was banned in Iran but gained international recognition at Cannes.
• Roustaee previously gained acclaim for his film "Just 6.5" which addressed Iran's drug problem.
• The sentences highlight the restrictions Iranian filmmakers face, even as their films gain global praise.