Best of '25 | It Was Just an Accident: A Film by Jafar Panahi

"It Was Just an Accident" is the latest film from Iranian master Jafar Panahi, known for his poignant storytelling. Winning the prestigious Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, this thriller intertwines themes of revenge, humor, and humanity. The story follows Vahid, who works in a garage when a customer arrives with car troubles. To his shock, he thinks he recognizes Eghbal, the officer who tortured him in prison. As Vahid contemplates revenge, doubts creep in. With fellow victims, he desperately seeks the truth, navigating from risky to absurd situations, questioning whether they have the right man. Jafar Panahi, sentenced to six years in prison himself, channels his real-life experiences into this compelling narrative. Celebrated internationally, it has been described by Rolling Stone as 'Extraordinary. The work of a master.'