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This Is Not a Film

20111h 18mMojtaba Mirtahmasb,Jafar Panahi
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 97% · Metacritic 90

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"If we could tell a film, then why make a film?"

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.

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What is This Is Not a Film (2011) 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…

Who stars in This Is Not a Film?

This Is Not a Film stars Jafar Panahi (Self), Igi (Pet lizard), Mrs. Gheirat (Self (voice)), Mojtaba Mirtahmasb (Self), Rakhsan (Self (voice)). The film was directed by Mojtaba Mirtahmasb.

How long is This Is Not a Film?

This Is Not a Film has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2011.

Is This Is Not a Film worth watching?

This Is Not a Film holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 97. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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