Filmhuis Pluis: This Is Not a Film (2011)

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Pop-up cinema Filmhuis Pluis returns to de Sien!

In 2010, filmmaker Jafar Panahi was sentenced to six years in prison on top of receiving a twenty-year ban on filmmaking for ‘propaganda against the Islamic Republic’ because he openly showed support for the opposition party during Iran’s 2009 elections. Over the course of several days, we gain a glimpse into his daily life as he is under house arrest and working to appeal his verdict. During this period, he reflects on the meaning of filmmaking and creates this documentary.

“Due to the ban on filmmaking imposed on director Jafar Panahi, the film was reportedly smuggled out of Iran on a USB flashdrive hidden inside a cake, before being submitted to the Cannes Film Festival. We believe it is important to showcase how this film explores the meaning of filmmaking and how the medium can be used as a weapon against political censorship.”

After the screening we’ll dive deeper into the film during a talk.

About Filmhuis Pluis

Filmhuis Pluis is a pop-up cinema aiming to further enrich the film palette on the big screen in Utrecht. In collaboration with various community locations, Filmhuis Pluis shows films that are less likely to be screened and that spark conversation between one another. Entrance for the screenings is free, with the option to contribute donation-based in order to make attending an event accessible for all those interested.