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It Was Just an Accident (2025)

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What begins as a minor accident sets in motion a series of escalating consequences

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Palme d’Or winner It Was Just an Accident, directed by Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, is a tense drama about revenge, truth, and responsibility. After an accident, mechanic Vahid recognizes Eghbal as his former torturer and takes him captive. Together with other former prisoners, they must decide his guilt – and his fate.The film won the Palme d’Or at Cannes 2025 and received two Oscar nominations.It Was Just an Accident is screened in partnership with the European Parliament.Roskilde Festival’s cinema is returning in 2026 after 13 years. During First Days, you can experience both new feature films, documentaries, and special late-night screenings. The Cinema programme is curated by Roskilde Festival and Roskilde Festival Højskole and created in collaboration with CPH:DOX, the European Parliament, The Why Foundation, RoskildeBio.nu, and the Danish National Film School.