New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- Iranian director Jafar Panahi has received a prison sentence of five years and one month. His lawyer, Mostafa Nili, disclosed the ruling during an interview with Emtedad late on Tuesday, 28 October. The court also ordered the seizure of his movable and immovable assets.

Jafar Panahi is a celebrated Iranian director known for making films despite government restrictions. His work and public criticism have repeatedly brought him into conflict with Iran's leadership.

Over two decades, he has faced imprisonment, travel restrictions and house arrest. Yet, he has continued making films, often secretly, while speaking against violence targeting protesters.

His films include This Is Not a Film, Taxi and It Was Just an Acc...