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🏆 Can we still trust international film awards?

For years, audiences have looked to the Oscars, Cannes, and other prestigious institutions as guides to artistic excellence. But what happens when politics and ideology become inseparable from cultural recognition?

In my latest article, I examine the award-winning Iranian film A Minor Incident (2025), directed by Jafar Panahi—a film that won the Palme d'Or at Cannes and received numerous international accolades.

My analysis raises difficult questions:

❓ Does the film truly deserve its extraordinary success on artistic grounds?

❓ Why are its narrative weaknesses and dramatic inconsistencies overlooked?

❓ To what extent do Western cultural institutions shape political narratives through cinema?

❓ Can film awards remain neutral in an era of geopolitical confrontation?

The article includes both a detailed critical review and a comprehensive summary of the film's events, allowing readers to judge for themselves.

Whether you agree or disagree with my conclusions, I believe these questions deserve serious discussion.

📖 Read, reflect, and share your opinion:

Are major international film awards recognizing artistic excellence—or rewarding narratives that serve broader political agendas?

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