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In Iran, a man bumps into the man he believes to be his former torturer. However, faced with this person who fiercely denies having been his tormentor, doubt sets in and what begins as a small mishap triggers a chain reaction of ever-growing problems. Perhaps the most bluntly political film by director Jafar Panahi yet, It Was Just an Accident is a defiant rebuke of authoritarianism that still delivers the entertainment value of a gripping thriller.

It Was Just an Accident is a perfect movie, and if you are unfamiliar with foreign films or films with subtitles and are interested in expanding your horizons, this movie is for you.
Sarah Vincent
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It Was Just an Accident courageously demonstrates the great Panahi risking everything to achieve uncompromising cinematic excellence.
Eric Marchen
Rogers TV