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Iranian revenge thriller It Was Just an Accident wins Palme d'Or at Cannes

  • Iranian director Jafar Panahi won the 2025 Cannes Palme d'Or for his thriller It Was Just an Accident.
  • Panahi created the film after his 2023 release from prison and a 20-year ban on travel and filmmaking.
  • It Was Just an Accident follows dissidents debating whether to kill or forgive the former torturer they kidnapped.
  • Neon acquired Panahi’s Palme d’Or winner, continuing their streak of six consecutive Cannes top prizes.
  • Panahi’s victory signals a strong statement against Iran’s regime and confirms Cannes 2025’s highly competitive festival.
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On Saturday night, the Iranian filmmaker picked up the Palme d'or in Cannes with a simple accident, a new and very strong indictment of the Tehran regime. ...

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Associated Press News broke the news in United States on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
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