A Shocking Accident is a 1982 British short comedy film directed by James Scott, based on Graham Greene's short story by the same name. About a boy whose father is killed in Naples, when a pig falls on him as a balcony collapses. The incident haunts the boy through his later life until he meets a girl who understands his side of the story. The film won an Oscar at the 55th Academy Awards for Best Live Action Short and was nominated for BAFTA in 1983.
In this drama, a young man is summoned to India after his father, a respected but somewhat detached British official, is killed in a bizarre and fatal mishap involving a runaway elephant. As he navigates the complex aftermath, including dealing with his father's legacy and a mysterious woman from his past, he confronts the unexpected realities of his family's life and his own identity.
A Shocking Accident received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its sensitive direction, strong performances, and thoughtful exploration of themes like family, identity, and cultural displacement. While not a major box office hit, it was recognized for its mature storytelling and nuanced character development.
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Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 1982 Cannes Film Festival.
The film was one of the early collaborations between director James Ivory and actor Ben Kingsley, who would later achieve international acclaim for his role in Ivory's 'Gandhi'.
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