This Is Not a Film(2011)
این فیلم نیست
If we could tell a film, then why make a film?
This Is Not a Film 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.
This Is Not a Film (2011) is a documentary film directed by Mojtaba Mirtahmasb, released on September 27, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Jafar Panahi, Igi, Mrs. Gheirat and Mojtaba Mirtahmasb. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 112 ratings.
- Director:
- Mojtaba Mirtahmasb
- Writers:
- Jafar Panahi
- Producers:
- Jafar Panahi
- Cinematographer:
- Mojtaba Mirtahmasb
- Production:
- Jafar Panahi Productions
- Revenue:
- $69,659
- Status:
- Released
This Is Not a Film (2011) Trailer
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This Is Not a Film Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jafar Panahi
as Self
- Igi
Igi
as Pet lizard
- Mrs. Gheirat
Mrs. Gheirat
as Self (voice)
Mojtaba Mirtahmasb
as Self
- Rakhsan
Rakhsan
as Self (voice)
- Sima
Sima
as Self (voice)
- Micky
Micky
as Self
- Hasan
Hasan
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Mojtaba Mirtahmasb, written by Jafar Panahi, produced by Jafar Panahi.
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This Is Not a Film Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 112 ratings.
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This Is Not a Film – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch This Is Not a Film online?
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This Is Not a Film (2011) is available to stream on Kanopy. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in This Is Not a Film?
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The main cast of This Is Not a Film (2011) includes Jafar Panahi, Igi, Mrs. Gheirat, Mojtaba Mirtahmasb and Rakhsan. The film was directed by Mojtaba Mirtahmasb. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was This Is Not a Film released?
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This Is Not a Film was released on September 27, 2011 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is This Is Not a Film worth watching?
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This Is Not a Film (2011) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 112 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for This Is Not a Film?
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