| Reż. Jafar Panahi |
| Francja, Iran, Luksemburg 2025 |
| dramat |
| 1 godz. 45 min. |
| Vahid Mobasseri, Mariam Afshari, Ebrahim Azizi, Hadis Pakbaten, Majid Panahi |
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Winner of the Palme d’Or – Cannes 2025
An apparently ordinary situation becomes the starting point for a series of dramatic events. A married couple with their young daughter is returning home in the evening when a car breakdown forces them to stop at a nearby workshop. One of the mechanics offers help, while another — Vahid — observes the situation from a distance and recognizes in the customer a man who may have been involved in his brutal interrogation following anti-government protests.
Vahid, still struggling with the consequences of those events, decides to act impulsively. He begins to follow the man and eventually abducts him, though he is not entirely certain of his identity. To confirm it, he decides to confront the captive with other individuals who may also have been victims of violence from the authorities.
As events unfold, the tension escalates, and the characters’ decisions lead to increasingly irreversible consequences. “It Was Just an Accident” raises questions about the limits of responsibility, the nature of justice, and the price an individual is willing to pay to settle accounts with the past.
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LET’S TALK ABOUT:
“It Was Just an Accident” tells the story of an event that triggers a chain of consequences — legal, moral, and personal.
What impression did this film leave on you?
Which moment affected you the most — and why?
Which values from the list below do you find in the film?
Which of them are most important to you in everyday life?
Are there any values that have been put to the test in your life?
Has there been a situation in your life where one seemingly minor event had serious, long-term consequences?
The characters in the film must make decisions under pressure, fear, and uncertainty.
- Which decision felt the most morally ambiguous to you?
- Was it easy for you to clearly judge anyone?
How do you behave in situations where there is no “good” solution and every option carries difficult consequences?
Describe a situation in which you had to make a very difficult choice.
The film explores the relationship between truth, law, and the sense of justice.
- Do these three always go hand in hand?
- Are there moments in the film where the law does not mean justice?
How do you understand justice?
In difficult moments, is it easier for you to ask for help or to take everything on yourself?
Tell about a person who played an important role during a difficult moment in your life.
Vahid still experiences the physical and psychological effects of past events.
- How does the film show the impact of trauma on everyday functioning?
- In your opinion, can the past justify impulsive decisions in the present?
How do you deal with difficult memories?
Is it easier to process them alone or with the help of others?
The protagonist faces a dilemma: punish the perpetrator or refrain from violence.
- Where do you think the line between justice and revenge lies?
- Can revenge bring relief or a sense of closure?
Have you ever felt the need to “settle the score”?
What were the consequences — real or imagined?
Vahid acts under the influence of impulse, pain, and fear.
- Which emotions dominate the film?
- Is rational thinking even possible in such conditions?
How do you react when emotions take control?
The film shows people forced to cooperate in an extreme situation.
- How do relationships between the characters change as events unfold?
- In a crisis, do people grow closer or drift apart?
Describe a situation in which difficult circumstances affected your relationships with others.
What do you think is the main message of “It Was Just an Accident”?
Does it concern the individual, society, or the system more?
Did you find anything in this film that particularly resonates with your own experiences?
List of values:
Altruism, Assertiveness, Selflessness, Safety, Closeness, Heroism, Patience, Goodness, Spirit, Empathy, Hospitality, Politeness, Generosity, Honor, Humor, Creativity, Loyalty, Wisdom, Courage, Love, Motivation, Hope, Reliability, Nonconformity, Responsibility, Bravery, Composure, Optimism, Openness, Passion, Beauty, Humility, Peace, Resourcefulness, Sacrifice, Beauty, Truth, Friendship, Punctuality, Joy, Reason, Integrity, Heart, Strength, Consistency, Respect, Honesty, Happiness, Transcendence, Care, Fairness, Moderation, Order, Mindfulness, Gratitude, Faith, Credibility, Knowledge, Fidelity, Freedom, Sensitivity, Support, Compassion, Imagination, Perseverance, Commitment, Life
