Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof is set to walk the Cannes red carpet after fleeing a prison sentence in his homeland just days before the film festival.

🇮🇷 🇫🇷 🎥 An outspoken critic of Iran’s rulers, the award-winning filmmaker has already served two prison terms over his previous, highly political films.

Rasoulof will present his latest film, “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” — which is competing for the top Palme d’Or prize — and the festival winners will be announced on Saturday evening.