This Is Not a Film
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This Is Not a Film (2011) is a film by Iranian director Jafar Panahi. Facing a filmmaking ban and awaiting the result of an appeal, Panahi created this movie clandestinely in his Tehran apartment. The film documents a day in his life during this period, blending reality and fiction. It was smuggled out of Iran on a USB stick hidden in a cake, highlighting Panahi's resilience and defiance in the face of government restrictions on his work. Panahi is known for his critical depictions of Iranian society and has often clashed with the government, leading to his films being banned and him facing imprisonment.1
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