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This Is Not a Film

2011·Movie
1h 18min
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic906.3Rotten Tomatoes97%69%
IMDb7.4Metacritic906.3Rotten Tomatoes97%69%

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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.
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Directed by:
Jafar Panahi, Mojtaba Mirtahmasb
Written by:
Jafar Panahi
Produced by:
Jafar Panahi, Yousef Panahi
Composed by:
Javad Emami

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Media

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Where can I stream This Is Not a Film legally?

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This Is Not a Film is included with a subscription to Kanopy and Hoopla in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is This Is Not a Film worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is This Is Not a Film?

1 h 18 min

This Is Not a Film runs 1 h 18 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on This Is Not a Film?

Critics94
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate This Is Not a Film higher (94) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is This Is Not a Film in?

Persian

It was made in Persian. Produced in Iran.

In how many countries can I watch This Is Not a Film?

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