Film Kicks presents It Was Just An Accident

Jafar Panahi is now forced to make his films in secret, as he has been prohibited from directing by the Iranian authorities – having served two previous prison terms, he has just received another one-year sentence and a travel ban. It’s hardly surprising, in the circumstances, that his latest work, It Was Just an Accident, is so fiercely critical of the regime. What is surprising is that it has so much humanity, optimism and knockabout humour. Vahid Mobasseri stars as Vahid, a mechanic who overhears a conversation, and recognises the voice of the guard who tortured him when he was a political prisoner. He decides to kidnap his tormentor, but there’s one small snag: Vahid was blindfolded in prison, so he can’t be completely sure that he has the right man. The only solution he can think of is to drive around Tehran, asking his fellow ex-prisoners for their advice. Panahi’s ingenious comedy of errors was a worthy winner of the Palme d’Or, the top prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

Our Film Kicks volunteer group coordinated by Mandy Cantle curates a season of film selections chosen to present the best of Canadian and International films at the Golden Cinema. 

Advance tickets can be purchased online or in person at AGOG. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are available at the door — if not sold out.

Adult Member $10
Non-Member $12
Child and Youth (18 and under): $5 

At the door: $12 + GST