At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Chaz Ebert reflects on her experience while presenting the inaugural FECK/Cannes Award, which celebrates films that elevate empathy, kindness, and compassion. This year's honor goes to Jafar Panahi's 'It Was Just an Accident,' a thought-provoking film about a man confronting his torturer. The narrative delves into a complex web of moral dilemmas and the struggle between revenge and forgiveness, illustrating the power of cinema in fostering understanding and emotional resonance in viewers.
"As I screened dozens of movies this year in Cannes, I've been reminded of what my late husband, Roger Ebert, said is the most noble thing movies can do: make us feel empathy for others."
"The FECK Cannes award will honor the film that most exemplifies these qualities, and the winner this year is 'It Was Just an Accident' from Iranian director Jafar Panahi."
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