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Jafar Panahi
Mianeh, Iran
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…
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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.
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2026
On the Road with Abbas Kiarostami
Movie Self
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2026
South of Tehran
Movie Self
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2026
Hijamat
Movie Editor
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2026
Where Are You, Jafar Panahi?
Movie himself
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2025
It Was Just an Accident
Movie Director
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2025
The Witness
Movie Writer
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2023
And, Towards Happy Alleys
Movie Self
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2022
No Bears
Movie Jafar Panahi
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2022
Jiseok
Movie Self
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2021
Hit the Road
Movie Producer
- 2021
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2021
Life
Movie Self
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2020
Nasrin
Movie Self
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2020
Hidden
Movie Self
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2020
Celles qui chantent
Movie Director
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2020
The Alien
Movie Screenplay
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2018
3 Faces
Movie Jafar Panahi
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2016
76 Minutes and 15 seconds with Abbas Kiarostami
Movie Himself
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2015
A Very Ordinary Citizen
Movie Screenplay
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2015
Taxi
Movie Self
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2013
Closed Curtain
Movie Himself
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2011
This Is Not a Film
Movie Self
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2010
The Accordion
Movie Director
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2009
The White Meadows
Movie Editor
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2009
C à vous
TV show Self - Guest
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2008
Critic
Movie Self
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2007
Persian Carpet
Movie Director
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2007
Untying the Knot
Movie Director
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2006
Offside
Movie Writer
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2006
Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution
Movie Himself
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2005
Verdict
Movie Editor
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2005
Border Café
Movie Editor
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2005
Cinema Iran
Movie Self
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2004
Friday's Soldiers
Movie Editor
- 2004
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2003
Crimson Gold
Movie Director
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2001
Democracy Now!
TV show Self
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2000
The Circle
Movie Director
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1997
The Mirror
Movie Director
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1996
The Daily Show
TV show Self - Guest
