Jafar Panahi
Jafar Panahi is a renowned Iranian filmmaker celebrated for his poignant storytelling and critiques of the Iranian government. Despite facing multiple imprisonments and restrictions on his work, Panahi continues to create impactful films that resonate with audiences globally, demonstrating resilience in the face of censorship.
Born on Jul 11, 1960 (64 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 9 | 7.89 | 0.53% | +10% | 65,273,511 | 379,007 | $2,700,000 | 15,677$ |
| Slovakia | 8 | 8.12 | 0.42% | +10% | 5,459,642 | 25,154 | $110,000 | 507$ |
| Luxembourg | 7 | 8.43 | 0.50% | +20% | 625,978 | 3,764 | $73,000 | 439$ |
| United Kingdom | 7 | 8.86 | 0.23% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 171,104 | $2,700,000 | 6,805$ |
| Russia | 6 | 8.67 | 0.32% | +10% | 144,104,080 | 512,163 | $1,500,000 | 5,331$ |
| Argentina | 5 | 7.60 | 0.26% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 118,936 | $450,000 | 1,184$ |
| Italy | 5 | 8.40 | 0.26% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 157,125 | $2,000,000 | 5,198$ |
| Lithuania | 5 | 9.00 | 0.27% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 7,232 | $54,000 | 143$ |
| Liechtenstein | 5 | 8.00 | 0.33% | +10% | 38,137 | 137 | $6,900 | 25$ |
| Brazil | 4 | 6.50 | 0.22% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 456,323 | $1,500,000 | 3,243$ |
| Portugal | 4 | 7.25 | 0.23% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 23,174 | $240,000 | 545$ |
| Tunisia | 4 | 8.25 | 0.33% | +10% | 11,818,619 | 42,520 | $45,000 | 162$ |
| North Macedonia | 4 | 9.00 | 0.39% | +0% | 2,083,374 | 8,028 | $12,800 | 49$ |
| Australia | 4 | 8.00 | 0.21% | +10% | 25,499,884 | 59,302 | $1,380,000 | 3,209$ |
| Canada | 3 | 9.00 | 0.17% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 70,618 | $1,700,000 | 3,159$ |
| Germany | 3 | 8.33 | 0.17% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 142,651 | $3,845,000 | 6,547$ |
| Spain | 3 | 7.67 | 0.17% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 77,366 | $1,400,000 | 2,317$ |
| Denmark | 3 | 8.33 | 0.17% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 9,856 | $350,000 | 596$ |
| Kazakhstan | 3 | 7.33 | 0.17% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 31,664 | $180,000 | 304$ |
| Iran | 3 | 8.00 | 0.16% | +10% | 83,992,949 | 144,138 | $610,000 | 1,047$ |
| Latvia | 2 | 7.00 | 0.15% | +10% | 1,886,198 | 3,168 | $34,000 | 57$ |
| Monaco | 2 | 8.50 | 0.15% | +10% | 39,242 | 66 | $7,800 | 13$ |
| United States | 2 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 150,730 | $21,000,000 | 9,563$ |
| Venezuela | 2 | 8.50 | 0.12% | +10% | 28,435,943 | 38,403 | $48,000 | 65$ |
| Uruguay | 2 | 8.50 | 0.11% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 3,803 | $54,000 | 59$ |
| Bolivia | 2 | 9.00 | 0.11% | +10% | 11,673,021 | 13,829 | $40,000 | 47$ |
| Sweden | 2 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 10,487 | $530,000 | 550$ |
| Switzerland | 2 | 9.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 11,328 | $700,000 | 916$ |
| Romania | 2 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 19,946 | $250,000 | 259$ |
| Bulgaria | 2 | 9.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 6,948,445 | 14,268 | $69,000 | 142$ |
| Japan | 2 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 126,476,461 | 131,132 | $5,000,000 | 5,184$ |
| Hong Kong | 2 | 9.00 | 0.19% | +10% | 7,500,700 | 15,538 | $370,000 | 766$ |
| Bangladesh | 2 | 8.50 | 0.17% | +10% | 164,689,383 | 298,941 | $350,000 | 635$ |
| Israel | 2 | 9.00 | 0.11% | +10% | 9,216,900 | 11,190 | $400,000 | 486$ |
| Ireland | 2 | 9.00 | 0.11% | +10% | 5,030,000 | 5,871 | $5,100 | 6$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 628,066 | 345 | $5,500 | 3$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 2,684 | $62,000 | 33$ |
| Peru | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 19,015 | $230,000 | 133$ |
| Austria | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 9,006,398 | 4,667 | $450,000 | 233$ |
| Greece | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 5,565 | $190,000 | 101$ |
| Czech Republic | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,708,981 | 5,549 | $245,000 | 127$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 7,193 | $160,000 | 119$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 5,484 | $60,000 | 35$ |
| Estonia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 688 | $31,000 | 16$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,612 | $56,000 | 43$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 89,548 | $340,000 | 313$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 786,552 | 612 | $6,000 | 5$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 22,802 | $155,000 | 81$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 76,592 | $280,000 | 97$ |
| Iraq | 1 | 9.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 63,947 | $170,000 | 270$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 24,033 | $670,000 | 676$ |
| Totals | 141 | 2,182,023,539 | 3,499,298 | $52,825,100 | 77,520$ |
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Recent Mentions
Taiwan:
Jafar Panahi won the top prize for best film at this year’s Cannes Festival.
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Australia:
Jafar Panahi is an Iranian film director who won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival for his film It Was Just an Accident.
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Australia:
Jafar Panahi is a dissident Iranian filmmaker who is involved in discussions about filmmaking under restrictive regimes.
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Iran:
Jafar Panahi is noted for his ability to win awards, although his latest film has received criticism.
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Argentina:
Jafar Panahi won the Palme d'Or for his film Un simple accidente at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Australia:
Iranian dissident director Jafar Panahi has paid a heavy price for courageously making films.
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Iran:
Jafar Panahi won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Canada:
Jafar Panahi's film 'It Was Just an Accident' won the Palme d'Or.
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Australia:
Jafar Panahi directed the Iranian thriller It Was Just An Accident.
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North Macedonia:
Jafar Panahi is an Iranian director who won the Palme d'Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival.
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