Jafar Panahi
Directing
25
Acting Credits
23
Directed
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 ma...
Known For
Filmography
Where Are You, Jafar Panahi?
2026
as himself
South of Tehran
2026
as Self
On the Road with Abbas Kiarostami
2026
as Self
And, Towards Happy Alleys
2023
as Self
Jiseok
2022
as Self
No Bears
2022
as Jafar Panahi
The Year of the Everlasting Storm
2021
Life
2021
as Self
Hidden
2020
as Self
Nasrin
2020
as Self
3 Faces
2018
as Jafar Panahi
76 Minutes and 15 seconds with Abbas Kiarostami
2016
as Himself
Taxi
2015
as Self
Closed Curtain
2013
as Himself
This Is Not a Film
2011
as Self
C à vous
2009
as Self - Guest
Critic
2008
as Self
Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution
2006
as Himself
Cinema Iran
2005
as Self
Journey to the Land of the Traveler
2004
Democracy Now!
2001
as Self
The Daily Show
1996
as Self - Guest
Behind the Scenes of 'Under the Olive Trees'
1994
as Self
Through the Olive Trees
1994
as Panahi (uncredited)
The Oscars
1953
as Self