Overview

• Jafar Panahi attended Cannes for the first time in over 15 years following the lifting of his travel ban, premiering his new film 'Un Simple Accident.'
• The film, secretly shot in Iran, explores themes of justice and vengeance through the story of former political prisoners confronting their alleged torturer.
• Inspired by Panahi's own imprisonment and conversations with fellow inmates, the film highlights decades of state repression in Iran.
• 'Un Simple Accident' received over eight minutes of applause at its Cannes premiere and is considered a leading contender for the Palme d’Or.
• Several members of Panahi’s crew, including co-writer Mehdi Mahmoudian, have been detained by Iranian authorities since the film’s selection for competition.