Oscar-nominated Iranian director refuses to bow to censorship

Acclaimed Iranian film director Jafar Panahi's latest thriller, "It Was Just an Accident," was just nominated for an Academy Award for Best International Feature Film. Early last month, Tehran charged Panahi with creating propaganda against the government and sentenced him to a year in prison in absentia. Panahi spoke with The World's Marco Werman shortly after those charges were announced about the risks he takes and his latest movie that explores guilt, blame, and moral ambiguity.

This segment originally aired on Dec. 4, 2025.