This Is Not a Film (2011): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: This Is Not a Film
Director: Jafar Panahi
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2011
Duration: 78 min
Cast: Jafar Panahi, Igi, Mrs. Gheirat, Mojtaba Mirtahmasb, Rakhsan

What This Is Not a Film Is 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 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 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 submission to Cannes, Panahi documents his daily life under house arrest as he awaits a decision on his appeal.

Where can I watch This Is Not a Film?

This Is Not a Film is available to watch on digital platforms such as Kanopy. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is This Is Not a Film?

This Is Not a Film runs for 78 minutes (1h 18m).

When did This Is Not a Film come out?

This Is Not a Film was released in 2011.

Who directed This Is Not a Film?

This Is Not a Film was directed by Jafar Panahi.

Who stars in This Is Not a Film?

This Is Not a Film stars Jafar Panahi, Igi, Mrs. Gheirat, Mojtaba Mirtahmasb.

What is This Is Not a Film's rating?

This Is Not a Film holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.