Review of This Is Not a Film (2011) by Kj P — 13 Mar 2013
"This is Not a Film" follows a filmmaker (Jafar Panahi) through his house after he has been released from prison, not being able to write, direct, or produce a film while he is on house arrest.
It is extremely interesting and enlightening to see a man with such loss, still being able to enjoy whatever is left of his life. Reflecting back on his past films while trying to explain a film idea that he will never get the chance to make, I was 100% devoted to the realism of this "film.
" It captivated me in many ways and showed everything that needed to be shown from a story like this. This is partial documentary and partial found-footage film, and it works brilliantly in both aspects.
Would I watch it again? No, but I admire the hell out of it!
This review of This Is Not a Film (2011) was written by Kj P on 13 Mar 2013.
This Is Not a Film has generally received positive reviews.
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