Jafar Panahi
Directing
Born: 1960-07-11 · Mianeh, Iran
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
🎬 Movies (30)
Where Are You, Jafar Panahi?
2026
Director
The Witness
2025
Writer
It Was Just an Accident
2025
Director
And, Towards Happy Alleys
2023
Self
Jiseok
2022
Self
No Bears
2022
Director
The Year of the Everlasting Storm
2021
Director
Life
2021
Director
Hit the Road
2021
Producer
Hidden
2020
Director
Nasrin
2020
Self
The Alien
2020
Screenplay
Celles qui chantent
2020
Director
3 Faces
2018
Director
76 Minutes and 15 seconds with Abbas Kiarostami
2016
Himself
Taxi
2015
Director
A Very Ordinary Citizen
2015
Screenplay
Closed Curtain
2013
Director
This Is Not a Film
2011
Director
The Accordion
2010
Director
The White Meadows
2009
Editor
Critic
2008
Self
Untying the Knot
2007
Director
Persian Carpet
2007
Director
Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution
2006
Himself
Offside
2006
Director
Cinema Iran
2005
Self
Verdict
2005
Editor
Border Café
2005
Editor
Journey to the Land of the Traveler
2004
