Jafar Panahi
Directing
Born: July 11, 1960 (age 66) · Mianeh, Iran
Highest Rated
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.
Known for
It Was Just an Accident
2025
Taxi
2015
Through the Olive Trees
1995
3 Faces
2018
Hit the Road
2021
Offside
2006
No Bears
2022
The White Balloon
1995
This Is Not a Film
2011
The Circle
2000
Crimson Gold
2003
The Oscars
1953
Photos (3)
Movies (4)
Self / Appearances (17)
The Daily Show
Self - Guest · 1 eps
The Oscars
Self · 1 eps
C à vous
Self - Guest · 1 eps
Taxi
Self
Through the Olive Trees
Self
Where Are You, Jafar Panahi?
himself
Nasrin
Self
Critic
Self
This Is Not a Film
Self
And, Towards Happy Alleys
Self
Life
Self
Closed Curtain
Himself
76 Minutes and 15 seconds with Abbas Kiarostami
Himself
Jiseok
Self
Hidden
Self
Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution
Himself
Behind the Scenes of 'Under the Olive Trees'
Self
Directing (21)
It Was Just an Accident
Director
Taxi
Director
Through the Olive Trees
Assistant Director
No Bears
Director
Crimson Gold
Director
Offside
Director
3 Faces
Director
Persian Carpet
Director
Where Are You, Jafar Panahi?
Director
The Year of the Everlasting Storm
Director
The White Balloon
Director
The Circle
Director
This Is Not a Film
Director
Life
Director
Closed Curtain
Director
The Mirror
Director
Celles qui chantent
Director
Hidden
Director
Untying the Knot
Director
The Accordion
Director
The Friend
Director
Writing (18)
It Was Just an Accident
Screenplay
Taxi
Screenplay
Taxi
Story
No Bears
Writer
A Very Ordinary Citizen
Screenplay
Offside
Writer
3 Faces
Writer
Persian Carpet
Screenplay
The Year of the Everlasting Storm
Writer
The Alien
Screenplay
The White Balloon
Story
The Circle
Idea
This Is Not a Film
Writer
The Witness
Writer
Life
Story
Closed Curtain
Screenplay
The Mirror
Writer
The Accordion
Writer
Producing (15)
It Was Just an Accident
Producer
It Was Just an Accident
Casting
Taxi
Producer
No Bears
Producer
Crimson Gold
Producer
Offside
Producer
Hit the Road
Producer
3 Faces
Producer
The Year of the Everlasting Storm
Executive Producer
The Circle
Producer
This Is Not a Film
Producer
Life
Producer
Closed Curtain
Producer
The Mirror
Producer
The Accordion
Producer
Other Crew (25)
Taxi
Music
Taxi
Director of Photography
Taxi
Editor
Taxi
Sound Mixer
Hijamat
Editor
Crimson Gold
Editor
Offside
Editor
The Year of the Everlasting Storm
Director of Photography
The Alien
Editor
The White Balloon
Editor
The White Balloon
Production Design
The White Meadows
Editor
The Circle
Editor
This Is Not a Film
Director of Photography
This Is Not a Film
Editor
The Witness
Editor
Life
Cinematography
Life
Editor
Friday's Soldiers
Editor
Closed Curtain
Editor
The Mirror
Editor
Border Café
Editor
Hidden
Director of Photography
Verdict
Editor
The Accordion
Editor