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It Was Just an Accident
A routine drive home with his pregnant wife and young daughter turns into a harrowing moral journey for Vahid when he believes a stranded driver with a prosthetic leg is the man who once tortured him in an Iranian prison. Joined by other former prisoners, Vahid faces questions of identity, revenge and mercy as the group wrestles with trauma and justice in an unpredictable landscape.
Director
Jafar Panahi (Taxi)
Actors
Vahid Mobasseri • Mariam Afshari • Ebrahim Azizi • Hadis Pakbaten • Majid Panahi
1h 43m • Rated M • Thriller, Drama • Iran/France/Luxembourg
In Persian and Azerbaijani with Eng subs
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It Was Just an Accident
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This film is both compelling and emotionally resonant, blending the intensity of a thriller with profound reflections on forgiveness, identity and the lingering effects of violence. The performances are carefully calibrated, giving voice to characters who embody pain, hope and contradiction. Shot covertly under political constraints and winner of the Palme d’Or at Cannes, It Was Just an Accident stands out as one of Panahi’s most courageous works — challenging, humane and unforgettable. It’s the kind of cinema that stays with you long after the credits roll, inviting reflection on what it means to seek truth and reconciliation in a world where certainty is always just out of reach.
Film Notes
A gripping moral odyssey where justice, memory and humanity collide.
It Was Just an Accident begins with what seems like an ordinary roadside mishap, only to unfold into a riveting exploration of justice, memory and consequence. After a car breakdown on a dark road, Vahid becomes convinced the man he encounters is his former jailer, sparking a tense journey with fellow ex-prisoners who each bring their own wounds and perspectives. What starts with suspicion and fear gradually becomes a deeper confrontation with trauma, as the group confronts whether the truth matters more than vengeance. Throughout, Jafar Panahi’s storytelling navigates shifting tones — from dark humour to moral weight — crafting a narrative that is as unpredictable as it is human.