France's Oscars Pick Is an Acclaimed Iranian Film Snubbed by Iran"It Was Just an Accident," the Palme d'Or winner, will be eligible for best international feature. Its director criticized the selection process by nondemocratic countries.
Source: France's Oscars Pick Is an Acclaimed Iranian Film Snubbed by Iran (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/17/movies/it-was-just-an-accident-france-oscar-pick.html)