Archive · 17 Sep 2025
France Selects Jafar Panahi Film for 2026 Oscars
A movie by Iranian director Jafar Panahi, called 'It Was Just An Accident,' will be representing France at the Oscars.
The movie is about a man who thinks he has found someone who hurt him.
France chose this film for the award because it's a good movie made with help from France.
The movie premiered at a film festival and will be shown in theaters soon.
This follows a complicated history of French films at the Oscars.
Winning the Palme d’Or at Cannes also helped.
France selected Jafar Panahi's 'It Was Just An Accident' for the Best International Feature Film category.
The film won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
The movie is a thriller about a man seeking revenge.
Panahi's film could not represent Iran because he opposes the government.
The 98th Academy Awards is the target.
- Who
- Jafar Panahi, a Iranian director, representing France.
- What
- France selected Panahi's 'It Was Just An Accident' for the 2026 Oscars.
- When
- October 1, the deadline for submission.
- Where
- Academy Awards (Oscars).
- Why
- To be considered for the Best International Feature Film category.
- Film Title
- It Was Just An Accident
- Director
- Jafar Panahi
- Country Represented
- France
- Category
- Best International Feature Film
- Upcoming Awards
- 98th Academy Awards
- Release Date
- October 15, 2025 (New York)
