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This Is Not a Film (2011) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
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This Is Not a Film is a 2011 documentary film helmed by Mojtaba Mirtahmasb and Jafar Panahi, featuring Jafar Panahi, Igi and Mrs. Gheirat. It is 1 hour 18 minutes long and came out on September 27, 2011. This Is Not a Film is rated 6.9/10 by TMDB users across 113 votes.
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Storyline & 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Is Not a Film
What is the release date of This Is Not a Film?
This Is Not a Film was released on September 27, 2011.
How long is This Is Not a Film?
This Is Not a Film runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
Who is in the cast of This Is Not a Film?
This Is Not a Film stars Jafar Panahi as Self, Igi as Pet lizard, Mrs. Gheirat as Self (voice) and Mojtaba Mirtahmasb as Self. The cast also includes Rakhsan, Sima, Micky and Hasan.
Who directed This Is Not a Film?
This Is Not a Film was directed by Mojtaba Mirtahmasb and Jafar Panahi. The screenplay is credited to Jafar Panahi.
What kind of movie is This Is Not a Film?
This Is Not a Film is listed on TMDB as a documentary film.
What is the TMDB score of This Is Not a Film?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.9/10 from 113 votes.
Where can I watch the This Is Not a Film trailer?
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What should I watch if I liked This Is Not a Film?
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