Asghar Farhadi on Paris-Set ‘Parallel Tales’ and Returning to War-Battered Iran: ‘It’s Like Having a Sick Mother…You Cannot Leave Her and Just Let Her Be’ Two-time Oscar-winning Iranian auteur Asghar Farhadi is back in Cannes for the fifth time with French-language drama “P
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Asghar Farhadi, the two-time Academy Award-winning director, returned to the Cannes Film Festival this year with his latest film, "Parallel Tales," a French-language drama that offers a poignant look at the lives of people living in Paris, a city that has seen its share of turmoil in recent years. The film, which explores themes of migration, integration, and the search for belonging, is Farhadi's first in a Western setting, marking a bold shift from his previous works that often delved into the complexities of Iranian society. "It's like having a sick mother… you cannot leave her and just let her be," Farhadi reflected on his decision to return to Iran after filming in Paris, emphasizing his commitment to portraying the realities of his homeland, despite the challenges posed by the current political climate.
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