This Is Not a Film
“If we could tell a film, then why make a film?”
This Is Not a Film is streaming on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel in Ireland. Availability checked 23 July 2026.
Where to watch This Is Not a Film
🇮🇪 Ireland
Good to know
- Director
- Jafar Panahi, Mojtaba Mirtahmasb
- Release date
- 2011-09-27
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Language
- Persian
- Box office
- $69,659
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Iran
- Studio
- Jafar Panahi Productions
This Is Not a Film — trailer
About This Is Not a Film
This Is Not a Film is a 2011 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Jafar Panahi and Mojtaba Mirtahmasb, starring Jafar Panahi, Igi and Mrs. Gheirat. It has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 111 viewers. Below you can see where to watch This Is Not a Film in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
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.
Cast
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch This Is Not a Film in Ireland?+
In Ireland, you can stream This Is Not a Film on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel.
Is This Is Not a Film on Netflix?+
This Is Not a Film is not on Netflix in Ireland right now, but you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel.
How long is This Is Not a Film?+
This Is Not a Film has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
Who stars in This Is Not a Film?+
This Is Not a Film stars Jafar Panahi, Igi, Mrs. Gheirat, Mojtaba Mirtahmasb and Rakhsan.
When did This Is Not a Film come out?+
This Is Not a Film is a 2011 movie directed by Jafar Panahi and Mojtaba Mirtahmasb.
What genre is This Is Not a Film?+
This Is Not a Film is Documentary film.
Who directed This Is Not a Film?+
This Is Not a Film was directed by Jafar Panahi and Mojtaba Mirtahmasb.
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