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Jafar Panahi
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Jafar Panahi

Actor · born July 11, 1960

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Jafar Panâhi is an Iranian filmmaker and actor. He is known internationally for his artistic contributions to post-1979 Revolution Iranian cinema, and he has been associated with the Iranian New Wave.

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  1. ~40Notable work: The Circle2000
  2. 52Received the Sakharov PrizeDecember 12, 2012
  3. ~55Named Golden Bear2015
  4. ~55Notable work: Taxi2015
  5. 64Notable work: It Was Just an AccidentMay 20, 2025
  6. 64Named Palme d'OrMay 24, 2025

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