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It Was Just an Accident

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What begins as a minor accident sets in motion a series of escalating consequences.
It Was Just an Accident

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Perhaps the most bluntly political film by Jafar Panahi yet, It Was Just an Accident is a defiant rebuke of authoritarianism that still delivers the entertainment value of a gripping thriller.

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Jafar Panahi

Director

Vahid Mobasseri

Vahid

Ebrahim Azizi

Eghbal

Mariam Afshari

Shiva

Hadis Pakbaten

Golrokh

Majid Panahi

Le marié

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Mark Hanson Slant Magazine The film is astutely aware of the physical and psychological scars that that result from living in a state of tyranny. Rated: 3/4 Sep 4, 2025 Full Review Robert Daniels RogerEbert.com There are no wasted shots and no squandered moments in this picture because it understands that cinema is life, imbued with the power to rediscover the past, to protect the present, and to imagine a future. Rated: 4/4 Sep 2, 2025 Full Review Tim Robey Daily Telegraph (UK) Panahi, against all odds, has kept up a steady work-rate since his ban came into effect, but this is a full-force return to the dramatic voltage of his work a quarter-century ago. Rated: 4/5 Jun 16, 2025 Full Review Andrew Parker The Gate It’s fascinating, haunting, and close to a career best work for one of this generation’s finest filmmakers. Rated: 10/10 Sep 5, 2025 Full Review Marcelo Paredes Cinencuentro I don't know if It Was Just an Accident...is Jafar Panahi's best film, but even if some consider it a lesser work, it undeniably stands as a solid piece in his filmography. [Full review in Spanish] Aug 26, 2025 Full Review Hector A. Gonzalez InSession Film A narrative that feels like it has been a long time in the making, a social critique bolstered by angst and noncompliance. Rated: B+ Aug 15, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis What begins as a minor accident sets in motion a series of escalating consequences.
Director
Jafar Panahi
Producer
Jafar Panahi
Screenwriter
Jafar Panahi
Distributor
NEON
Production Co
Les Films Pelléas
Rating
PG-13 (Violence|Smoking|Thematic Elements|Strong Language)
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Persian
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 15, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 45m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)