Oscar Watch International Film: IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT at the Gateway!

Join us as we get together to see the winner of the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and the French entry for Best International Film at this year’s Academy Awards: IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT! The film centers on a small mishap that triggers a chain reaction of ever-growing problems. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:

DESCRIPTION: This thriller follows a group of former Iranian political prisoners who face the question of whether to enact revenge on their tormentor. The film is a co-production between Iran, France, and Luxembourg and is France’s entry for Best International Film at this year’s Academy Awards. It was written/directed by Jafar Panahi, who is critical of the Iranian government and has been imprisoned several times, made the film without official filming permission from the Iranian authorities.

TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oHw2ubyWE4

BUZZ & ACCLAIM: It Was Just An Accident premiered at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Palme d'Or (and later went on to win numerous other awards)! It is currently earning a tremendous 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which calls the film, “a defiant rebuke of authoritarianism that still delivers the entertainment value of a gripping thriller." This is currently being called the film to beat for Best International Film at next year’s Academy Awards and is a likely Best Picture nominee!

PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the upstairs lobby about 30 minutes before showtime. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase via the GFC website is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. Showtime and complete details will be confirmed and announced as the date gets closer.

PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night!

Look forward to seeing you there, Dan