Iranian Director Mohammad Rasoulof to Attend Cannes Amidst Controversy

Rasoulof, who fled Iran due to an 8-year prison sentence, will premiere his new film while facing international calls for his release.

Rasoulof escaped Iran after being sentenced to prison and flogging for his films and activism.
He will attend the Cannes premiere of 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig,' a film critical of Iran's regime.
International filmmakers have signed an open letter condemning Iran's treatment of Rasoulof and other artists.
Rasoulof has previously won major awards, including the Berlinale's Golden Bear.
The director plans to return to Iran despite the risks involved.