Thriller in which revenge, humor and humanity come together
It Was Just an Accident is the new film by Iranian master Jafar Panahi (Taxi Tehran). The film won the prestigious Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year and, like Panahi's previous films, was made without the consent of the Iranian regime. It Was Just an Accident is a thriller that blends revenge, humor, and humanity.
Vahid (Vahid Mobasseri) is working in the garage when a customer comes in with car trouble. Vahid is shocked when he thinks he recognizes Eghbal, the officer who tortured him in prison. He senses revenge, but at the same time, his doubts grow. Together with several others in the same situation, he desperately tries to uncover the truth. This leads them into situations ranging from risky to downright absurd. How can they be sure they've got the right man?
Director Jafar Panahi was himself sentenced to six years in prison and banned from working. He drew, among other things, on his own experiences for "It Was Just an Accident," which he filmed without the Iranian regime's permission after his release. His film has been unanimously acclaimed abroad. "Extraordinary. The work of a master," Rolling Stone said.
