Jafar Panahi's film "It Was Just an Accident" captures a group of Iranians confronting a suspected torturer and won the prestigious Palme d'Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. This victory marks Panahi's return to Cannes after years of struggles due to travel bans. The film's premiere received immense appreciation, culminating in Panahi receiving standing ovations. Jury president Juliette Binoche praised the film's themes of resistance and survival, emphasizing its artistic significance due to Panahi's personal experiences with imprisonment. Fellow juror Jeremy Strong noted the award was based on the film's intrinsic qualities rather than simply a political statement.
Juliette Binoche discussed how Panahi's film emerged from "a feeling of resistance, survival, which is absolutely necessary today." This recognition of context adds weight to its artistic merit.
Strong emphasized that awarding 'It Was Just an Accident' was not merely a "gesture" but a decision based on recognizing its intrinsic, transcendent qualities as a film.
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