Oscars 2026: It Was Just an Accident

Jafar Panahi’s (No Bears) critically acclaimed and deserving Palme d’Or winner is a muscular thriller and an engaging morality tale for our times.

Vahid (Vahid Mobasseri), an unassuming mechanic, is suddenly reminded of his time in an Iranian prison when he has a chance encounter with Eghbal (Ebrahim Azizi), a man he strongly suspects to be his sadistic jailhouse captor. Panicked, Vahid rounds up a few of his fellow ex-prisoners to try and confirm Eghbal's identity.

Panahi continues in highlighting and campaigning against the tyranny that occurs in broad daylight. This emotionally explicit work blends drama and satire to the brilliant cumulative effect of inviting scrutiny and condemnation of abuses of power.

Oscar nominated for Best International Feature Film and Best Original Screenplay.

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