Jafar Panâhi (Persian: جعفر پناهی, [d͡ʒæˈfæɾ pænɒːˈhiː]) is an Iranian film director, screenwriter, and film editor, commonly associated with the Iranian New Wave film movement.

Jafar Panahi (Born 11 July 1960) is an Iranian film director, screenwriter, and film editor, commonly identified with the Iranian New Wave film movement.

Feb 21, 2025 · Jafar Panahi, Iranian director whose films were critical depictions of Iranian society and often ran afoul of the country’s government. Panahi’s notable movies included The White Balloon, The Circle, Taxi, and 3 Faces. Learn more about his life and career.

Jul 20, 2022 · On Tuesday, Jafar Panahi, the award-winning Iranian filmmaker, was ordered to serve a six-year prison sentence by Iran’s judiciary. He was detained last week after inquiring about...

Dec 21, 2022 · Richard Brody reviews the imprisoned Iranian director Jafar Panahi’s latest film, “No Bears,” which explores themes of surveillance, sexism, and government repression.

Oct 13, 2015 · The Iranian director Jafar Panahi, who is under house arrest and has been banned from filmmaking since 2010 on the grounds of political dissent, starts “Taxi,” his clandestinely produced film,...

Feb 25, 2023 · The filmmaker Jafar Panahi recently went on a hunger strike until authorities released him from prison on bail, where he was held on charges of, quote, "propagandizing against the...

Jul 5, 2024 · Discover how Jafar Panahi, a renowned filmmaker, defies censorship and empowers Iranian stories through his compelling and courageous work. Explore the impact of Panahi's films in challenging societal constraints and amplifying diverse voices.

Oct 7, 2024 · Jafar Panahi’s This is Not a Film demonstrates how artistic expression and criminality will naturally work against the things that defy them. Panahi himself experienced severe censorship under the Iranian government, but this only …

Jafar Panahi is a representative of Iranian “New Wave.” He is one of the leaders of contemporary Iranian cinema. Panahi’s work, from his first attempts to discuss social issues to his later and braver discussions of taboo topics in Iran are a creative reflection on the nature of cinema and human society, and are imbued with humanity.