Motan’s arrest occurred while he attempted to travel from Palestine to Jordan en route to the UAE.
According to the Public Relations Department of Iran's Documentary, Experimental, and Animation Film Center (DEFC), which is in charge of holding Cinema Verité, Motan is currently detained and faces six months of imprisonment without trial or judicial proceedings.
Motan’s ‘Late Redemption’ was recently screened at the 18th Cinema Verité, earning the Special Jury Prize for the Gaza Section.
Despite his absence at the ceremony, Motan expressed gratitude in a message to the festival, dedicating his film to the stories of Palestinian martyrs, prisoners, and their families.
The news of Motan’s arrest was also highlighted by the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) website, drawing further international attention to his plight.