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
2025
- The Witness ... (Writer)
- It Was Just an Accident ... (Director)
2023
- And, Towards Happy Alleys as Self
2021
- The Year of the Everlasting Storm
- Hit the Road ... (Producer)
- Life
2020
- The Alien ... (Screenplay)
- Nasrin as Self
- Hidden as Self
- Celles qui chantent ... (Director)
2018
- 3 Faces as Jafar Panahi
2016
- 76 Minutes and 15 seconds with Abbas Kiarostami as Himself
- Where Are You, Jafar Panahi? as himself
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 ... (Writer)
- Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution as Himself
2005
- Cinema Iran as Self
- Border Café ... (Editor)
- Verdict ... (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)
1995
- The White Balloon ... (Director)
1994
- Through the Olive Trees as Self
- Behind the Scenes of 'Under the Olive Trees' as Self
1992
- The Friend ... (Director)
- Akharin emtehan ... (Director)
1989
- The Second Look ... (Director)
1988
- Yarali bashlar ... (Director)