This Is Not a Film
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: این فیلم نیست
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 2011-09-27
- Runtime: 75 minutes
- Rating: 6.984/10 (96 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $69,659
- Production Companies: Jafar Panahi Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.2473
- Languages: Persian
Cast & Crew
Jafar Panahi
as Self
Igi
as Pet lizard
Mrs. Gheirat
as Self (voice)
Mojtaba Mirtahmasb
as Self
Rakhsan
as Self (voice)
Sima
as Self (voice)
Micky
as Self
Hasan
as Self
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Trailers & Clips
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is This Is Not a Film?▼
This Is Not a Film is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2011-09-27.
Who are the main actors in This Is Not a Film?▼
The main cast includes Jafar Panahi, Igi, Mrs. Gheirat, Mojtaba Mirtahmasb, Rakhsan, .
Where can I watch This Is Not a Film online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if This Is Not a Film is available.
Is This Is Not a Film based on a true story?▼
If we could tell a film, then why make a film?
What is the IMDb rating of This Is Not a Film?▼
This Is Not a Film has an IMDb rating of 6.984/10 based on 96 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of This Is Not a Film?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $69,659 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for This Is Not a Film?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Jafar Panahi Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was This Is Not a Film filmed?▼
This Is Not a Film was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is This Is Not a Film?▼
The total runtime of This Is Not a Film is 75 minutes.
Is This Is Not a Film suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to This Is Not a Film?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to This Is Not a Film.
Does This Is Not a Film have a post-credit scene?▼
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