It Was Just an Accident

This is Panahi's first work since his release from prison in 2023, an experience clearly palpable in the film.

Vahid, an unassuming mechanic, happens upon Eghbal, a man he strongly suspects is his former sadistic prison guard. Panicked, Vahid gathers several former prisoners, all abused by that same guard, to try to uncover Eghbal's identity. As the bickering group drives the prisoner through Tehran, they must consider how far they should go with their supposed tormentor.

From master filmmaker Jafar Panahi comes a gripping moral thriller that explores complex ideas about the uncertainty of truth and the choice between revenge and mercy, as Panahi transforms his personal dissonance into a profound and inspiring work of art.