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Neon Acquires Jafar Panahi's Powerful Film on Trauma

5/22/2025

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Neon has secured the North American rights to Jafar Panahi's poignant film "It Was Just An Accident," his first release since his imprisonment. Drawing from his own experiences, the film unravels the aftermath of a family's car accident, spiraling into profound consequences. Premiering at Cannes, it powerfully explores themes of trauma and defiance against oppression in Iran.

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Neon has secured the North American rights to Jafar Panahi's poignant film "It Was Just An Accident," his first release since his imprisonment. Drawing from his own experiences, the film unravels the aftermath of a family's car accident, spiraling into profound consequences. Premiering at Cannes, it powerfully explores themes of trauma and defiance against oppression in Iran.