Jafar Panahi

Iranian film director, screenwriter, and documentarian known for award-winning films and for continuing to make clandestine cinema despite censorship and imprisonment; celebrated for films like This Is Not a Film, Taxi, No Bears, and It Was Just an Accident.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 42min

'It Was Just an Accident' Director Jafar Panahi

In a captivating discussion, Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi shares insights from his career marked by resilience against censorship. He reveals how his 2022 imprisonment inspired his latest film, infusing it with the experiences of fellow inmates. Panahi delves into his creative process, using debates among prisoners to shape dialogue and characters. He also reflects on his techniques for shooting clandestinely, directing nonprofessionals, and the film's intricate sound design rooted in interrogation memories, all while hoping to inspire future change.

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