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.
Directed 21
2020s
- 2026
Where Are You, Jafar Panahi?
Director
- 2025
- 2022
- 2021
The Year of the Everlasting Storm
Director
Life
Director
- 2020
Hidden
Director
Celles qui chantent
Director
2010s
- 2018
3 Faces
Director
- 2015
- 2013
Closed Curtain
Director
- 2011
This Is Not a Film
Director
- 2010
The Accordion
Director
2000s
- 2007
Persian Carpet
Director
Untying the Knot
Director
- 2006
Offside
Director
- 2003
Crimson Gold
Director
- 2000
The Circle
Director
1990s
- 1997
The Mirror
Director
- 1995
The White Balloon
Director
- 1994
- 1992
The Friend
Director
Wrote 17
2020s
- 2025
The Witness
Writer
- 2022
- 2021
The Year of the Everlasting Storm
Writer
Life
Story
- 2020
The Alien
Screenplay
2010s
- 2018
3 Faces
Writer
- 2015
A Very Ordinary Citizen
Screenplay
- 2013
Closed Curtain
Screenplay
- 2011
This Is Not a Film
Writer
- 2010
The Accordion
Writer
2000s
- 2007
Persian Carpet
Screenplay
- 2006
Offside
Writer
- 2000
The Circle
Idea
1990s
- 1997
The Mirror
Writer
- 1995
The White Balloon
Story
Edited 17
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
The Witness
Editor
- 2021
Life
Editor
- 2020
The Alien
Editor
2010s
- 2015
- 2013
Closed Curtain
Editor
- 2011
This Is Not a Film
Editor
- 2010
The Accordion
Editor
2000s
- 2009
The White Meadows
Editor
- 2006
Offside
Editor
- 2005
Verdict
Editor
Border Café
Editor
- 2004
Friday's Soldiers
Editor
- 2003
Crimson Gold
Editor
- 2000
The Circle
Editor
1990s
- 1997
The Mirror
Editor
- 1995
The White Balloon
Editor
Produced 14
2020s
- 2025
- 2022
- 2021
The Year of the Everlasting Storm
Executive Producer
Life
Producer
2010s
- 2018
3 Faces
Producer
- 2015
- 2013
Closed Curtain
Producer
- 2011
This Is Not a Film
Producer
- 2010
The Accordion
Producer
2000s
- 2006
Offside
Producer
- 2003
Crimson Gold
Producer
- 2000
The Circle
Producer
1990s
- 1997
The Mirror
Producer
Acted in 6
2020s
- 2022
- 2021
The Year of the Everlasting Storm
Movie
2010s
- 2018
3 Faces
Jafar Panahi
- 2013
Closed Curtain
Jafar Panahi
2000s
- 2004
Journey to the Land of the Traveler
Movie
1990s
- 1994
Camera 4
2020s
- 2021
The Year of the Everlasting Storm
Director of Photography
- 2020
Hidden
Director of Photography
2010s
- 2015
- 2011
This Is Not a Film
Director of Photography
Sound 1
2010s
- 2015
Art department 1
1990s
- 1995
The White Balloon
Production Design
Other crew 1
2020s
- 2021
Life
Cinematography
Appearances18
2020s
- 2026
On the Road with Abbas Kiarostami
Self
South of Tehran
Self
Where Are You, Jafar Panahi?
Self
- 2023
And, Towards Happy Alleys
Self
- 2022
Jiseok
Self
- 2021
Life
Self
- 2020
Nasrin
Self
Hidden
Self
2010s
- 2016
76 Minutes and 15 seconds with Abbas Kiarostami
Self
- 2015
81Taxi
Self
- 2011
This Is Not a Film
Self
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
Critic
Self
- 2006
Iran: A Cinematographic Revolution
Self
- 2001
1990s
- 1996
- 1994
Behind the Scenes of 'Under the Olive Trees'
Self
1950s
- 1953
