23rd edition November 20th to 28th, 2026
23rd edition
20 to 28 November, 2026
Born in 1960, celebrated Iranian director and screenwriter Jafar Panahi is known for his critical films and work within the Iranian New Wave. He has faced significant backlash from the Iranian government, leading to a ban on filmmaking and travel since 2010; nevertheless, he has created influential works such as Taxi Tehran and The White Balloon. His films often feature a humanistic perspective, addressing underrepresented groups and the challenges of censorship and freedom of expression in Iran. It Was Just an Accident had its premiere at the Festival de Cannes, where it won the Palme d’or.
Iran, the present day. By chance, a man bumps into someone he believes to be his former torturer. When, however, he is faced with this family man who vehemently denies the accusations, doubt sets in.
Director Jafar Panahi
Producer Jafar Panahi, Philippe Martin, Sandrine Dumas, Christel Henon, David Thion, Lilian Eche
Screenwriter Jafar Panahi
Cinematographer Amin Jafari
Production Designer Leila Naghdi
Editor Amir Etminan
Sound Valérie Deloof
Production Companies Jafar Panahi Productions, Les Films Pelléas, Bidibul Productions, Pio & Co, Arte France Cinéma
International Sales Company mk2 Films
Distributor Retinia