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30 Jan – 9 Feb 2025

Panah Panahi

Panah PANAHI (1984, Iran) studied cinema at the Tehran University of Art. While there, he directed his first short film, which went on to participate in, and win awards at, many domestic and international film festivals. At that time, Panahi also served as a member of the jury at Osian’s Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema. Later, Panahi became a set photographer, working professionally on several films, then moving into the roles of assistant cinematographer and assistant director. Eventually, Panahi acted as a consultant, editor and assistant director on Jafar Panahi’s most recent films. Hit the Road (2021) is Panah Panahi’s feature-length directorial debut.

Filmography

Hit the Road (2021)

Panah Panahi at IFFR

  • Hit the Road

    Slightly absurdist portrait of a chaotic family on a road trip, but what is their destination? Irresistible Iranian debut, winner Best Film in Lond