Neon Buys Jafar Panahi’s Cannes Competition Film ‘It Was Just An Accident’

Neon, the indie film distributor behind hits like Parasite, has snagged North American rights to It Was Just an Accident, the latest film from acclaimed Iranian director Jafar Panahi. The movie premiered at Cannes to strong buzz, though details are still sparse—it’s described as a story where a small accident spirals into something much bigger. Given Panahi’s track record (and Neon’s knack for picking bold, award-worthy projects), this could be one to watch.