The legendary Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami returned on Tuesday to Cannes, where he won the Palme d’Or in 1997 for his film Taste of Cherry . Judging by the largely favorable critical response, he may have a another shot at an award with his much-loved and debated Juliette Binoche–starring Copie Conforme ( Certified Copy ). But a topic more important than filmmaking was on Kiarostami’s mind — he addressed the plight of jailed fellow Iranian director Jafar Panahi.
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At Cannes: Abbas Kiarostami Baffles With Copie Conforme
