Jafar Panahi
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Summary
Jafar Panahi was born on July 11, 1960[1], in Mianeh[2]. He has worked as a film director[3], film producer[4], film editor[5], screenwriter[6], and actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,226 views/month, #6,252 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Child: Panah Panahi[9]
- Country of citizenship: Iran[10]
- Native language: Persian[11]
- Ethnic group: Azerbaijanis[12]
- Occupation: director[13]
- Field of work: writing[14], cinematography[15]
- Educated at: University of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting[16], University of Tehran[17]
- Notable work: The White Balloon[18], The Circle[19], This Is Not a Film[20], Taxi[21], It Was Just an Accident[22]
- Award received: Sakharov Prize[23], Caméra d'Or[24], Golden Leopard[25], Golden Lion[26], Un Certain Regard[27], Silver Bear[28], Carrosse d'or[29], Silver Bear for Best Script[30], Golden Bear[31], honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[32], Preis für die Freiheit und Zukunft der Medien[33], Best Screenplay Award[34], Palme d'Or[35], Asia Pacific Screen Award for Achievement in Directing[36]
- Religion or worldview: Shia Islam[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Military branch: Islamic Republic of Iran Army[39]
- Commons category: Jafar Panahi[40]
- Residence: Tehran[41]
- Family name: Panahi[42]
- Given name: Ja'far[43]
- Allegiance: Iran[44]
- Partner in business or sport: Mohammad Rasoulof[45]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Iranian[47], Azerbaijani[48], Persian[49]
- Name in native language: جعفر پناهی[50]
Why It Matters
Jafar Panahi has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Jafar Panahi born?
Jafar Panahi's place of birth was Mianeh[2].
What did Jafar Panahi do for work?
Jafar Panahi worked as a film director[3], film producer[4], film editor[5], screenwriter[6], and actor[7].
Where did Jafar Panahi go to school?
Jafar Panahi was educated at University of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting[16] and University of Tehran[17].
What awards did Jafar Panahi receive?
Honors received include Sakharov Prize[23], Caméra d'Or[24], Golden Leopard[25], and Golden Lion[26].