Iranian Filmmaker Flees to Europe Following Harsh Prison Sentence

Mohammad Rasoulof escapes Iran amid severe repression and threats over his Cannes-bound film.

Rasoulof was sentenced to eight years in prison, flogging, and confiscation of property.
His latest film, 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig,' is set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
Rasoulof criticized the Iranian regime's brutal crackdown on dissent and human rights violations.
The director's cast and crew faced threats and interrogations by Iranian authorities.
Rasoulof's escape route and current location remain undisclosed for his safety.