When a stranger enters Vahid’s Tehran garage to get his car fixed, he sets off a series of events with one tiny sound: the faint metallic squeak from his prosthetic leg. Suddenly, Vahid’s past comes rushing back – he’s absolutely convinced that this is the man who violently imprisoned and tortured him and his friends years earlier. Vahid kidnaps the man and enlists a group of former prisoners to help, but they can’t agree on if he is their torturer or not. With the clock ticking, the pressure is building… do they torture him, kill him, or let him go free? And will they be able to live with their decision?

Now, experience the tension firsthand as the legendary writer and director Jafar Panahi brings the Cannes Palm D’or-winning film It Was Just an Accident to life with a one-night-only Live Read® at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.

Written by Jafar Panahi, Mehdi Mahmoudian (who was recently imprisoned in Iran for speaking out against the January massacre of peaceful protesters in Iran), Nader Saeivar and Shadmehr Rastin, and directed by Jafar Panahi, It Was Just an Accident has captivated critics and audiences alike, earning two Oscar nominations (including Best International Feature Film and Best Original Screenplay), four Golden Globe nominations including best screenplay, and a BAFTA nomination. The film won best original screenplay and two other awards at the Gothams, and won awards at the New York Film Critics Circle and the National Board of Review, as well as best screenplay at the Los Angeles Film Critics Association and National Society of Film Critics.

Don’t miss your chance to witness this unforgettable drama unfold live on stage as a new cast brings this incredible screenplay to life.

Arts Circle Members receive access to the Founders Room, including complimentary beverages, one hour prior to showtime.

Special thanks to NEON for making this event possible.
 

Pricing

$38.50 for Film Independent Members and Wallis Subscribers, $49.50 for the general public.

Proof of Member/Subscriber status is required to reserve tickets at the Member/Subscriber price; limit two tickets per order.
 

Tickets

Tickets are available now to Film Independent Members, Wallis Subscribers and the general public. Please use the corresponding links below:

Film Independent Member tickets

Wallis Subscriber tickets

General tickets

 

For additional information, or to get in touch with the Wallis box office, visit thewallis.org/contactus.

 

Safety/Event Policies

Masks are optional and proof of full COVID vaccination is no longer required; however, guests are welcome to wear masks in all spaces at the Wallis.

Availability window and registration capacity may vary; always register as early as possible. All ticket sales are final; no refunds or exchanges.

Attendees must follow all rules and guidelines as laid out by Film Independent and/or its partners. If a guest has been registered for an event by a Member, these policies shall apply to that guest. Violation of written policies and/or staff instructions may result in removal from the venue and/or suspension or termination of Membership/access to future events.

Event details and guest participation are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.
 

Accessibility

Film Independent is committed to hosting events that are accessible. For inquiries regarding accessibility, or to request an accommodation, please contact us at accessibility@filmindependent.org or 323 556 9305.

If you have already purchased your tickets but need assistance, please contact the Wallis Ticket Services at 310 746 4000.
 

Parking

Parking is available in the underground garage (450 N. Crescent Dr.) with entrances on Crescent Dr. and S. Santa Monica Blvd.

$8 flat rate after 6:00 pm; regular self-parking rates before 6:00 pm

View directions/additional info at thewallis.org.