Neon Sets Cannes Palme d’Or Winner ‘It Was Just An Accident’ October Release Date, Plans Major Oscar Campaign For Iranian Jafar Panahi’s Film

Neon Sets Cannes Palme d’Or Winner ‘It Was Just An Accident’ October Release Date, Plans Major Oscar Campaign For Iranian Jafar Panahi’s Film

Neon’s latest Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or winner, It Was Just An Accident from Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi will open in theatres in North America October 15, 2025, setting the film up for an awards campaign in categories including Best Picture, Director, Original Screenplay and International Film, although the latter may be in question as it seems unlikely Panahi’s film, critical of the government and treatment of its citizens, would be s…

Jafar Panahi’s Cannes Winner ‘It Was Just an Accident’ Gets Fall Release Date From Neon

Jafar Panahi’s Cannes winner “It Was Just an Accident” will be released in theaters this fall. Neon has dated the movie for theatrical release on October 15. Neon acquired North American rights to the film following its Cannes debut, and the distributor is planning a robust awards campaign in categories including best picture, director, original screenplay and international feature. “It Was Just An Accident” marks the second collaboration betw…