‘It Was Just an Accident’ wins Palme d’Or, the Cannes Film Festival’s top prize

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View in Browser 'It Was Just an Accident' wins Palme d'Or, the Cannes Film Festival's top prize May 24, 2025 Jafar Panahi's revenge thriller "It Was Just an Accident" has won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The win hands the festival's top prize to a director who had been banned from leaving Iran for more than 15 years. Read more Today's latest headlines ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.