Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Birthdate
1960-07-11 (Age: 66)
Place of Birth
Mianeh, Iran
Jafar Panahi
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.
Filmography (19)
Where Are You, Jafar Panahi?
2026
And, Towards Happy Alleys
2023
Jiseok
2022
No Bears
2022
The Year of the Everlasting Storm
2021
Life
2021
Nasrin
2020
Hidden
2020
3 Faces
2018
76 Minutes and 15 seconds with Abbas Kiarostami
2016
Taxi
2015
Closed Curtain
2013
This Is Not a Film
2011
Critic
2008
