After several years of conflict with the Iranian government over the content of his films (including several short-term arrests), Panahi was arrested in March 2010 along with his wife, daughter, and 15 friends and later charged with propaganda against the Iranian government.
Setelah beberapa tahun konflik dengan pemerintah Iran atas konten dari film-filmnya (termasuk beberapa penangkapan jangka pendek), Panahi ditangkap pada Maret 2010 bersama dengan istrinya, putrinya, dan 15 temannya dan kemudian didakwa melalukan propaganda menentang pemerintah Iran.