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
Hijamat
Editor
On the Road with Abbas Kiarostami
Self
South of Tehran
Self
Where Are You, Jafar Panahi?
himself
It Was Just an Accident
Director
The Witness
Writer
And, Towards Happy Alleys
Self
No Bears
Jafar Panahi
Jiseok
Self
Hit the Road
Producer
The Year of the Everlasting Storm
Life
Self
Nasrin
Self
Hidden
Self
Celles qui chantent
Director
The Alien
Screenplay
3 Faces
Jafar Panahi
76 Minutes and 15 seconds with Abbas Kiarostami
Himself
A Very Ordinary Citizen
Screenplay
Taxi
Self
Closed Curtain
Himself
This Is Not a Film
Self
The Accordion
Director
The White Meadows
Editor
C à vous
Self - Guest
Critic
Self
Persian Carpet
Director
Untying the Knot
Director
Offside
Writer
Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution
Himself
Verdict
Editor
Border Café
Editor
Cinema Iran
Self
Friday's Soldiers
Editor
Journey to the Land of the Traveler
Crimson Gold
Director
Democracy Now!
Self
The Circle
Director
The Mirror
Director
The Daily Show
Self - Guest
The White Balloon
Director
Behind the Scenes of 'Under the Olive Trees'
Self
Through the Olive Trees
Panahi (uncredited)
The Friend
Director
Akharin emtehan
Director
The Second Look
Director
Yarali bashlar
Director
The Oscars
Self