Jafar Panahi
Born: 1960-07-11 in Mianeh, Iran
Known For: Directing
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.
Filmography
2026
- Where Are You, Jafar Panahi? as himself
2025
- It Was Just an Accident ... (Director)
- The Witness ... (Writer)
2023
- And, Towards Happy Alleys as Self
2021
- Hit the Road ... (Producer)
- The Year of the Everlasting Storm
- Life as Self
2020
- Nasrin as Self
- Celles qui chantent ... (Director)
- Hidden as Self
- The Alien ... (Editor)
2018
- 3 Faces as Jafar Panahi
2016
2015
- Taxi as Self
- A Very Ordinary Citizen ... (Screenplay)
2013
- Closed Curtain as Himself
2011
- This Is Not a Film as Self
2010
- The Accordion ... (Director)
2009
- C à vous as Self - Guest
- The White Meadows ... (Editor)
2008
- Critic as Self
2007
- Persian Carpet ... (Director)
- Untying the Knot ... (Director)
2006
- Offside ... (Director)
- Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution as Himself
2005
- Verdict ... (Editor)
- Cinema Iran as Self
- Border Café ... (Editor)
2004
- Friday's Soldiers ... (Editor)
- Journey to the Land of the Traveler
2003
- Crimson Gold ... (Director)
2000
- The Circle ... (Director)
1997
- The Mirror ... (Director)
1996
- The Daily Show as Self - Guest
1995
- Through the Olive Trees as Self
- The White Balloon ... (Director)
1994
1992
- The Friend ... (Director)
- Akharin emtehan ... (Director)
1989
- The Second Look ... (Director)
1988
- Yarali bashlar ... (Director)
1953
- The Oscars as Self