
Jafar Panahi
Jafar Panahi 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 ForDirecting
- Born11 July 1960 (age 65)
- Place of BirthMianeh, Iran
Jafar Panahi

- Known ForDirecting
- Born11 July 1960 (age 65)
- Place of BirthMianeh, Iran

It Was Just an Accident
2025

And, Towards Happy Alleys
2023

No Bears
2022

Jiseok
2022

The Year of the Everlasting Storm
2021

Hit the Road
2021

Life
2021

Celles qui chantent
2020

Hidden
2020

Nasrin
2020

3 Faces
2018

Where Are You, Jafar Panahi?
2016

76 Minutes and 15 seconds with Abbas Kiarostami
2016

Taxi
2015

Closed Curtain
2013

This Is Not a Film
2011

The Accordion
2010

Critic
2008

Untying the Knot
2007

Persian Carpet
2007

Offside
2006

Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution
2006
Cinema Iran
2005

Journey to the Land of the Traveler
2004

Crimson Gold
2003

The Circle
2000

The Mirror
1997

The White Balloon
1995

Behind the Scenes of 'Under the Olive Trees'
1994

Through the Olive Trees
1994
Akharin emtehan
1992
