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This Is Not a Film

If we could tell a film, then why make a film?

★6.9 2011 1h 18m Jafar Panahi PG-13

Renowned Iranian director Jafar Panahi received a 6-year prison sentence and a 20-year ban from filmmaking and conducting interviews with foreign press due to his open support for the opposition party in Iran's 2009 election. In this film, which was shot secretly by Panahi's close friend Mojtaba Mirtahmasb and smuggled into France on a USB stick concealed inside a cake for a last-minute submission to Cannes, Panahi documents his daily life under house arrest as he awaits a decision on his appeal.

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Audience score
★ 6.9 /10

based on 113 votes

Synopsis

Renowned Iranian director Jafar Panahi received a 6-year prison sentence and a 20-year ban from filmmaking and conducting interviews with foreign press due to his open support for the opposition party in Iran's 2009 election. In this film, which was shot secretly by Panahi's close friend Mojtaba Mirtahmasb and smuggled into France on a USB stick concealed inside a cake for a last-minute submission to Cannes, Panahi documents his daily life under house arrest as he awaits a decision on his appeal.

Documentary

Cast

8 principal cast

Jafar Panahi

Jafar Panahi

Self

Igi

Pet lizard

Mrs. Gheirat

Self (voice)
Mojtaba Mirtahmasb

Mojtaba Mirtahmasb

Self

Rakhsan

Self (voice)

Sima

Self (voice)

Micky

Self

Hasan

Self

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This Is Not a Film (2011) is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The 1h 18m documentary directed by Jafar Panahi is rated 6.9/10 by 113 viewers.

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When was This Is Not a Film released?

This Is Not a Film was released on September 27, 2011.

Who directed This Is Not a Film?

This Is Not a Film was directed by Jafar Panahi.

How long is This Is Not a Film?

This Is Not a Film has a runtime of 78 minutes (1h 18m).

What genre is This Is Not a Film?

This Is Not a Film is categorized as Documentary.

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