Directing
Jafar Panahi
FR, PT, FA, DE cinema · 44 credits
Born
11 July 1960 (age 66)
Birthplace
Mianeh, Iran
Also known as Jafaras Panahi · ジャファール・パナヒ
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
Where Are You, Jafar Panahi?
as Self, Director
The Witness
Writer, Editor
It Was Just an Accident
Director, Producer, Screenplay, Casting
Jiseok
as Self
No Bears
as Jafar Panahi, Writer, Director, Producer
The Year of the Everlasting Storm
Actor, Director, Writer, Director of Photography, Executive Producer
Life
as Self, Director, Cinematography, Editor, Producer, Story
Hit the Road
Producer
Hidden
as Self, Director, Director of Photography
Nasrin
as Self
The Alien
Screenplay, Editor
Celles qui chantent
Director
3 Faces
as Jafar Panahi, Director, Writer, Producer
Taxi
as Self, Producer, Screenplay, Director, Music, Director of Photography, Editor, Sound Mixer, Story
A Very Ordinary Citizen
Screenplay
Closed Curtain
as Jafar Panahi, Director, Screenplay, Editor, Producer
This Is Not a Film
as Self, Director, Writer, Director of Photography, Producer, Editor
The Accordion
Director, Producer, Writer, Editor
Critic
as Self
Persian Carpet
Director, Screenplay
Offside
Writer, Director, Producer, Editor
Verdict
Editor
Border Café
Editor
Crimson Gold
Director, Editor, Producer
The Circle
Director, Editor, Producer, Idea
The Mirror
Director, Editor, Writer, Producer
The White Balloon
Director, Editor, Story, Production Design
Through the Olive Trees
as Panahi (uncredited), Assistant Director
The Friend
Director