‘It Was Just an Accident’ Producer Philippe Martin on the Rollercoaster Production of Jafar Panahi’s Oscar Hopeful: ‘Everything About This Film Is Completely Crazy'(EXCLUSIVE)
Update: 2025-11-03
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It Was Just an Accident by Jafar Panahi, a Persian-language film set in Iran, has sparked debate as France's Oscar contender. Despite its Iranian setting, nearly all financing and production were French-led, with U.S. distributor Neon acquiring North American rights. Panahi, holding a French residency card, met all Academy guidelines for a French submission. The film, which won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, was made in secret due to Panahi's filmmaking ban in Iran. It has become a box office hit in France and a contender in other Oscar categories.
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