Cannes winner "It Was Just an Accident " is France's candidate for the Oscars 2026

Following the decision of the selection committee who were brought together by the CNC on September 17 Jafar Panahi' s film A simple Accident  has been picked to represent France for the Oscar for Best International Feature Film in 2026.

Filmfestivals.com congratulates the whole team, Jafar Panahi, his French producer Philippe Martin (Les Films Pelléas), and co-producers Arte France Cinéma, Pio & Co and Bidibul Productions the film is currently shown in french theatres to a very big success.