What is Taxi?
Taxi is a 2015 comedy and drama film with a runtime of 1 hour and 21 minutes. The film features director Jafar Panahi acting as a taxi driver in Tehran, using a camera placed on his dashboard to create a mobile film studio that captures the views of various passengers.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2015
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 81 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 15, 2015
- Studios
- Jafar Panahi Productions
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10
- Episode runtime
- ~81 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Jafar Panahi Productions
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Overview
Taxi is a 2015 comedy and drama film with a runtime of 1 hour and 21 minutes. The film features director Jafar Panahi acting as a taxi driver in Tehran, using a camera placed on his dashboard to create a mobile film studio that captures the views of various passengers.
Through these candid interviews, the film serves as a study of Iranian society. The tone shifts between comedy and drama as the vehicle moves through the vibrant and colourful streets of the city.
Should you watch it?
“Director Jafar Panahi interviews diverse passengers from his mobile film studio in a Tehran taxi.”
- Captures the spirit of Iranian society
- Features candid interviews with diverse passengers
- Blends comedic and dramatic elements
- The limited setting of a single vehicle may not appeal to all viewers
Watch it if you are interested in a director's perspective on the diverse views of people in Tehran.
The film is a comedy and drama with a pacing centered on a series of interviews within a mobile studio.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the director and driver in Taxi?
The film is directed by Jafar Panahi, who also portrays the taxi driver.
What is the setting of the film?
The movie takes place inside a yellow cab driving through the streets of Tehran.
What is the runtime of the movie?
The film has a duration of 1 hour and 21 minutes.
What is the general tone of the film?
The film is described as both a comedy and a drama.
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