Jafar Panahi
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
21 titles
The Daily Show
C à vous
The Oscars
Critic
Taxi
Through the Olive Trees
The Year of the Everlasting Storm
No Bears
Closed Curtain
3 Faces
Nasrin
This Is Not a Film
Jiseok
And, Towards Happy Alleys
Journey to the Land of the Traveler
Life
Where Are You, Jafar Panahi?
Hidden
76 Minutes and 15 seconds with Abbas Kiarostami
Behind the Scenes of 'Under the Olive Trees'
Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution