The Iranian film It Was Just an Accident (2025) is the product of seven months in prison, underground production, and defiance of controlling power. The film did touch on heavy subjects but it was fun and adrenaline-packed that it required no mental energy at all. The director of the film, Jafar Panahi, has always been outspoken against the Iranian authoritarian regime. Likewise, It Was Just an Accident is a middle finger to the power that is trying to control us, no compromise. While No Other Choice serves as a cautionary tale that left a bitter taste, It Was Just an Accident ends on a more optimistic note.

Source: Bangkok Post January 26, 2026 19:50 UTC