Life
فيلم
Synopsis
A portrait of the Panahi family's matriarch as the pandemic makes it more difficult for intergenerational connection.
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LIFE - A Short Film by Jafar PanahiOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-12-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 12, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jafar Panahi
- Screenplay & Story
- Jafar Panahi
- Original Score
- Shahram Shafi
- Original Title
- فيلم
- Country of Origin
- Iran, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Animal Kingdom, Jafar Panahi Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jafar Panahi
Jafar Panahi
Shahram Shafi
Jafar Panahi
Jafar Panahi
Department Leadership Roster
Jafar Panahi
Director
Jafar Panahi
Editor
Jafar Panahi
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life
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What is Life about?
A portrait of the Panahi family's matriarch as the pandemic makes it more difficult for intergenerational connection.
Who directed Life?
Life was directed by Jafar Panahi.
Who stars in Life?
The principal cast of Life includes Jafar Panahi, Igi, Mokarameh Saidi Balsini, Tahereh Saidi Balsini, Solmaz Panahi.
When was Life released and how long is it?
Life was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life was composed by Shahram Shafi.