Jafar Panahi

Known For

Directing

Born

Jul 11, 1960

Place of Birth

Mianeh, Iran

Credits

48 titles

Jafar Panahi

Biography

Jafar Panahi (born in July 11, 1960) is a representative of Iranian “New Wave.” He is one of the leaders of contemporary Iranian cinema. Panahi’s work, from his first attempts to discuss social issues to his later and braver discussions of taboo topics in Iran are a creative reflection on the nature of cinema and human society, and are imbued with humanity. In 2010, the court in Iran sentenced Jafar Panahi to six years in prison. In addition, according to the sentence, Panahi was banned from making films for 20 years, giving interviews to local and international media outlets, and leaving Iran. Three Faces was his fourth film (after This Is Not a Film, Closed Curtain, and Taxi) shot after his arrest. The director did not attend the premiere due to being banned from leaving Iran. Panahi is a student of Abbas Kiarostami, whose influence is especially clear in Three Faces, reminiscent of such acclaimed masterpieces as The Wind Will Carry Us and Taste of Cherry.

Known For

Filmography

2026

Hijamat

Editor

Movie
2026

On the Road with Abbas Kiarostami

Self

Movie
2026

South of Tehran

Self

Movie
2026

Where Are You, Jafar Panahi?

himself

Movie
2025

It Was Just an Accident

Director

Movie
2025

The Witness

Writer

Movie
2023

And, Towards Happy Alleys

Self

Movie
2022

No Bears

Jafar Panahi

Movie
2022

Jiseok

Self

Movie
2021

Hit the Road

Producer

Movie
2021

The Year of the Everlasting Storm

Movie
2021

Life

Self

Movie
2020

Nasrin

Self

Movie
2020

Hidden

Self

Movie
2020

Celles qui chantent

Director

Movie
2020

The Alien

Screenplay

Movie
2018

3 Faces

Jafar Panahi

Movie
2016

76 Minutes and 15 seconds with Abbas Kiarostami

Himself

Movie
2015

A Very Ordinary Citizen

Screenplay

Movie
2015

Taxi

Self

Movie
2013

Closed Curtain

Himself

Movie
2011

This Is Not a Film

Self

Movie
2010

The Accordion

Director

Movie
2009

The White Meadows

Editor

Movie
2009

C à vous

Self - Guest

Tv
2008

Critic

Self

Movie
2007

Persian Carpet

Director

Movie
2007

Untying the Knot

Director

Movie
2006

Offside

Writer

Movie
2006

Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution

Himself

Movie
2005

Verdict

Editor

Movie
2005

Border Café

Editor

Movie
2005

Cinema Iran

Self

Movie
2004

Friday's Soldiers

Editor

Movie
2004

Journey to the Land of the Traveler

Movie
2003

Crimson Gold

Director

Movie
2001

Democracy Now!

Self

Tv
2000

The Circle

Director

Movie
1997

The Mirror

Director

Movie
1996

The Daily Show

Self - Guest

Tv
1995

The White Balloon

Director

Movie
1994

Behind the Scenes of 'Under the Olive Trees'

Self

Movie
1994

Through the Olive Trees

Panahi (uncredited)

Movie
1992

The Friend

Director

Movie
1992

Akharin emtehan

Director

Movie
1989

The Second Look

Director

Movie
1988

Yarali bashlar

Director

Movie
1953

The Oscars

Self

Tv