This Is Not a Film
Sep 27, 2011 · 1h 18m
Director
Mojtaba Mirtahmasb, Jafar PanahiOverview
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.
Cast of This Is Not a Film
Crew of This Is Not a Film
About This Is Not a Film
What is This Is Not a Film about?
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…
When was This Is Not a Film released?
This Is Not a Film was released on September 27, 2011.
Where can I watch This Is Not a Film?
This Is Not a Film is streaming on Kanopy in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is This Is Not a Film?
This Is Not a Film runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
Who directed This Is Not a Film?
This Is Not a Film was directed by Mojtaba Mirtahmasb and Jafar Panahi.
Who is in the cast of This Is Not a Film?
The cast of This Is Not a Film includes Jafar Panahi (Self), Igi (Pet lizard), Mrs. Gheirat (Self (voice)), Mojtaba Mirtahmasb (Self) and Rakhsan (Self (voice)).