Forty Years of Iranian Cinema: From Opposition to Obscenity to the Rebirth of Stars

The article discusses the evolution of Iranian cinema over the past forty years, starting from the Islamic Revolution in 1979, which aimed to overturn the dominant cultural system and replace it with one that reflected the new ideological values. The Farabi Cinema Foundation was established to support, guide, and supervise cinema in line with the Islamic Republic's cultural values. The article covers the challenges and changes faced by Iranian cinema, including censorship, the impact of political changes on film production and screening, the rise of digital cinema, and the emergence of independent filmmakers. It also touches on the international success of Iranian films in festivals and the shift in policies during different presidential administrations.

Forty Years of Iranian Cinema: From Opposition to Obscenity to the Rebirth of Stars

The article discusses the evolution of Iranian cinema over the past forty years, starting from the Islamic Revolution in 1979, which aimed to overturn the dominant cultural system and replace it with one that reflected the new ideological values. The Farabi Cinema Foundation was established to support, guide, and supervise cinema in line with the Islamic Republic's cultural values. The article covers the challenges and changes faced by Iranian cinema, including censorship, the impact of political changes on film production and screening, the rise of digital cinema, and the emergence of independent filmmakers. It also touches on the international success of Iranian films in festivals and the shift in policies during different presidential administrations.