Movie

This Is Not a Film

“If we could tell a film, then why make a film?”

★ 6.9(111)20111h 18m

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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 Italy — 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

Jafar Panahi

Self

Igi

Pet lizard

Mrs. Gheirat

Self (voice)

Mojtaba Mirtahmasb

Self

Rakhsan

Self (voice)

Sima

Self (voice)

Micky

Self

Hasan

Self

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch This Is Not a Film in Italy?+

This Is Not a Film is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is This Is Not a Film on Netflix?+

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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.