Direction: Jafar Panahi

Direction Jafar Panahi

Cast Jafar Panahi · Mina Kavani · Naser Hashemi · Vahid Mobasheri

Synopsis No Bears (2022) unfolds as a poignant drama that intertwines two distinct love narratives, each fraught with unseen, insurmountable barriers. The characters in these tales are hindered by the weight of superstition and the intricate workings of authority, creating a...

Direction Jafar Panahi

Cast Aida Mohammadkhani · Mohsen Kalifi · Fereshteh Sadr Orafai · Anna Borkowska

Synopsis The White Balloon (1995) follows the story of Razieh, a young girl with a unique wish for the Iranian New Year's celebration. Unlike the slender goldfish in her family's pond, Razieh yearns for a plump one, as it appears to...

Direction Jafar Panahi

Cast Fereshteh Sadr Orafai · Maryam Parvin Almani · Elham Saboktakin · Nargess Mamizadeh

Synopsis The Circle (2000) delves into the lives of several women as they navigate the challenges of living in a modern-day Iran, where societal norms and expectations are heavily influenced by a pervasive and oppressive sexism. The narrative explores their individual...

Direction Jafar Panahi

Cast Leyla Khezri · Jafar Panahi · Solmaz Panahi · Shabnam Yousefi

Synopsis Hidden (S) (2020) follows the journey of acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi as he embarks on a quest to locate a talented young woman whose beautiful singing voice has been silenced by the restrictive policies of Iranian authorities. The documentary...

Direction Jafar Panahi · Mojtaba Mirtahmasb

Cast Jafar Panahi · Mojtaba Mirtahmasb

Synopsis This Is Not a Film (2011) presents a candid glimpse into the life of Iranian director Jafar Panahi, who has been under house arrest for several months, awaiting a decision from the appeals court. Through a single day's events, Panahi...

Direction Jafar Panahi

Cast Sima Mobarak Shahi · Safar Samandar · Shayesteh Irani · M. Kheyrabadi

Synopsis Offside (2006) follows the journey of a young girl who disguises herself as a boy to attend a crucial football match in Iran. Her plan is foiled when she is apprehended at a checkpoint and detained with other women who...

Direction Jafar Panahi

Cast Hussein Emadeddin · Kamyar Sheissi · Azita Rayeji · Shahram Vaziri

Direction Jafar Panahi

Cast Jafar Panahi · Behnaz Jaffari · Maedeh Erteghaei · Narges Delaram

Synopsis 3 Faces (2018) follows the intertwined journeys of three women in the Iranian film industry, each representing a distinct era and phase of their careers. The narrative begins with an established actress from the pre-1979 Islamic Revolution period, whose legacy...

Direction Jafar Panahi

Cast Mina Mohammad Khani · Kazem Mojdehi · M. Chirzad · R. Mazdeni

Synopsis The Mirror (1997) follows the story of a young girl who finds herself separated from her family amidst the bustling streets of Tehran. Her quest to find her way home transforms into a captivating exploration of the essence of cinema,...

Direction Jafar Panahi

Cast Jafar Panahi · Hana Saeidi · Nasrin Sotudé

Synopsis Taxi (2015) follows the journey of a yellow cab navigating the lively and colorful streets of Tehran. A mix of passengers climb into the taxi, each openly sharing their perspectives as they are interviewed by the driver, who is none...

Direction Jafar Panahi · Kambozia Partovi

Cast Kambozia Partovi · Maryam Moqadam · Jafar Panahi · Hadi Saeedi

Synopsis Closed Curtain (2013) follows two individuals seeking refuge from societal and legal pressures. A man and his dog, deemed unclean by Islamic law, and a young woman who participated in a forbidden gathering by the Caspian Sea, find themselves hiding...

Direction Jafar Panahi

Cast Khadije Bahrami · Kambiz Bahrami

Direction Anthony Chen · Jafar Panahi · Laura Poitras · Dominga Sotomayor

Cast Zhang Yu · Zhou Dongyu

Synopsis The Year of the Everlasting Storm (2021) presents a collection of seven distinct narratives, each crafted by a unique filmmaker from various corners of the globe. This cinematic journey captures an extraordinary period, serving as a heartfelt tribute to the...

Direction Julie Deliquet · Jafar Panahi · Sergei Loznitsa · Karim Moussaoui

Direction Behruz Afkhami · Rakhshan Bani Etemad · Bahram Beizai · Bahman Farmanara

Synopsis Persian Carpet (2007) is a collaborative cinematic endeavor, brought to life by Iran's National Carpet Center and Farabi Cinema Foundation. This unique project features contributions from 15 esteemed Iranian directors, each offering their distinctive take on the theme of the...