This Is Not a Film

Name: This Is Not a Film
Released: 2011-09-27
Rating: 6.906

6.9/10 (112)

·2011· 78 min

Director: Mojtaba Mirtahmasb

"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.

Where to Watch

Kanopy

Trailer

Cast

Jafar Panahi

Self

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Igi

Pet lizard

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Mrs. Gheirat

Self (voice)

Mojtaba Mirtahmasb

Self

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Rakhsan

Self (voice)

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Sima

Self (voice)

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Micky

Self

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Hasan

Self

In brief

This Is Not a Film (2011) is a documentary film. With an average rating of 6.9/10 from 112 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 18min. You can stream it on: Kanopy.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch This Is Not a Film online?

This Is Not a Film is available on the following streaming services: Kanopy. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is This Is Not a Film?

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

What rating does This Is Not a Film have?

This Is Not a Film has an average rating of 6.9/10 based on 112 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is This Is Not a Film from?

This Is Not a Film was released in 2011.