“No Bears” portrays two parallel stories of love. In both, the lovers are thwarted by hidden, inevitable obstacles, the force of superstition and the mechanics of power.
Awards
- Venice IFF 2022 – Special Jury Prize
- Chicago IFF 2022 – Award for Cinematic Bravery
Director’s bio
Jafar Panahi was born in 1960 in Iran. He is one of the most award-winning directors of the Iranian New Wave. His career began with assisting Abbas Kiarostami. After producing a few documentaries, in 1995 he made The White Balloon, which was awarded the Golden Camera at the Cannes Festival. Later he produced The Mirror, awarded the Golden Leopard at the Locarno Festival in 1997, and The Circle, and awarded the Golden Lion at the Venice Festival in 2000. In March 2010, Panahi was arrested by the secret service of the Iranian regime due to his political engagement. He was admittedly released, but he is saddled with the 20-year ban on creative work.
