In Iran, a man bumps into the person he believes to be his former torturer. However, the accusation is fiercely denied, and doubt sets in. What begins as a minor accident sets in motion a series of escalating consequences.

Directed by: Jahar Panahi this is one of five films nominated for the LUX Audience Award 2026. Filmed illegally in Iran, in an interview with Vanity Fair, Panahi explained,  “I knew that if I took the script there, they wouldn’t give me permission to work,” so a secret network of trusted crew members was used to shoot the film discreetly. You can watch the trailer here.

Creative Stirling’s screening of this film is made possible with thanks to the European Parliament Liaison Office in the U.K.  You can book your FREE ticket here: Select tickets – It Was Just an Accident – Festival of Europe Film Screening – Creative Stirling Venue but donations are welcome, and encouraged if possible, to support The Kitchen at 44 King Street’s Mercat Cross community meals.