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'It Was Just An Accident' Review: Iranian Director Jafar Panahi's First Film Since His Prison Time Is All About Revenge But Finds The Humor And Humanity Too - Cannes Film Festival


Published on 2025-05-20 12:11:31 - Deadline
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  • Much lauded Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has done two unjustified stints in prison in Iran but he always simply speaks the truth in his films. The most recent saw him get out in 2022 and he is now free to travel again, but the experience has affected him to the point his new film, It

The article from Yahoo Entertainment reviews the Iranian film "Just 6.5," directed by Saeed Roustayi, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival. The movie follows a young man named Nasrollah who accidentally kills a pedestrian while driving and then navigates the corrupt and bureaucratic Iranian legal system in an attempt to avoid a lengthy prison sentence. The film is praised for its intense performances, particularly by its lead actor, and for its unflinching portrayal of the Iranian justice system, though it is noted that the film's pacing can be slow at times. "Just 6.5" is described as a compelling drama that sheds light on the challenges and corruption within the Iranian legal system.

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