This Is Not a Film (2011)
Movie 1h 18m ★ 6.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something
Released in 2011, This Is Not a Film is a documentary movie. It is directed by Jafar Panahi. The cast includes Jafar Panahi, Igi and Mrs. Gheirat. The running time is 1h 18m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.9 out of 10.
69Tonight Score Well rated, short enough for a weeknight.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Jafar PanahiDirector
- Mojtaba MirtahmasbDirector
- Jafar Panahias Self
- Igias Pet lizard
- Mrs. Gheiratas Self (voice)
- Mojtaba Mirtahmasbas Self
- Rakhsanas Self (voice)
- Simaas Self (voice)
- Mickyas Self
- Hasanas Self
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Questions about This Is Not a Film
- What genre is This Is Not a Film?
- This Is Not a Film is categorised as Documentary.
- Who stars in This Is Not a Film?
- Jafar Panahi, Igi, Mrs. Gheirat, Mojtaba Mirtahmasb, Rakhsan appear in the main cast.
- Who directed This Is Not a Film?
- Jafar Panahi directed This Is Not a Film.
- How long is This Is Not a Film?
- This Is Not a Film runs for 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- Is This Is Not a Film worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
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- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
