In Film Nist (2012)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $37,706 | Details |
| International Box Office | $4,483 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $42,189 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
This clandestine documentary, shot partially on an iPhone and smuggled into France in a cake for a last-minute submission to Cannes, depicts the day-to-day life of acclaimed director Jafar Panahi during his house arrest in his Tehran apartment. While appealing his sentence - six years in prison and a 20 year ban from filmmaking - Panahi is seen talking to his family and lawyer on the phone, discussing his plight with Mirtahmasb and reflecting on the meaning of the art of filmmaking.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $12,608 (33.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.99 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 89.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 5 opening theaters/5 max. theaters, 1.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $56,655 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 2nd, 2012 (Limited) by Palisades, released as This Is Not a Film |
| International Releases: | October 19th, 2012 (Wide) (Mexico) |
| Video Release: | March 12th, 2013 by Palisades Tartan |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 78 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Directing Yourself |
| Plot point: | Censorship, Prison |
| Social setting: | Movie Business |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production Countries: | Islamic Republic of Iran |
| Languages: | Persian |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2012 | 70 | $12,608 | 5 | $2,522 | $12,608 | 1 | |
| Mar 9, 2012 | 76 | $7,638 | -39% | 2 | $3,819 | $30,451 | 2 |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 92 | $920 | 1 | $920 | $37,706 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2012 | 67 | $22,813 | 5 | $4,563 | $22,813 | 2 | |
| Mar 9, 2012 | 77 | $13,973 | -39% | 2 | $6,987 | $36,786 | 3 |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 99 | $920 | 1 | $920 | $37,706 | 5 |
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
This clandestine documentary, shot partially on an iPhone and smuggled into France in a cake for a last-minute submission to Cannes, depicts the day-to-day life of acclaimed director Jafar Panahi during his house arrest in his Tehran apartment. While appealing his sentence - six years in prison and a 20 year ban from filmmaking - Panahi is seen talking to his family and lawyer on the phone, discussing his plight with Mirtahmasb and reflecting on the meaning of the art of filmmaking.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $12,608 (33.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.99 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 89.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 5 opening theaters/5 max. theaters, 1.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $56,655 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 2nd, 2012 (Limited) by Palisades, released as This Is Not a Film |
| International Releases: | October 19th, 2012 (Wide) (Mexico) |
| Video Release: | March 12th, 2013 by Palisades Tartan |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 78 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Directing Yourself |
| Plot point: | Censorship, Prison |
| Social setting: | Movie Business |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production Countries: | Islamic Republic of Iran |
| Languages: | Persian |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2012 | 70 | $12,608 | 5 | $2,522 | $12,608 | 1 | |
| Mar 9, 2012 | 76 | $7,638 | -39% | 2 | $3,819 | $30,451 | 2 |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 92 | $920 | 1 | $920 | $37,706 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2012 | 67 | $22,813 | 5 | $4,563 | $22,813 | 2 | |
| Mar 9, 2012 | 77 | $13,973 | -39% | 2 | $6,987 | $36,786 | 3 |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 99 | $920 | 1 | $920 | $37,706 | 5 |
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.