Jafar Panahi made a significant comeback at Cannes with his film 'It Was Just an Accident,' marking his first appearance at the festival since being banned. The film, inspired by Ariel Dorfman's 'Death and the Maiden,' tells the tense story of Eghbal, a middle-aged man who accidentally hits a dog and is subsequently captured by Vahid, a man haunted by his past experiences of torture. The film cleverly explores themes of revenge, guilt, and the scars of past political oppressions as Vahid grapples with whether he has the right man.
Panahi's return to the Cannes Film Festival is notable not just for his presence after years under travel ban, but for the powerful storytelling of his film.
The film's premise, inspired by Dorfman's work, explores themes of guilt and the haunting effects of political torture through stark character dynamics.
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