“In spite of international award-winning productions, Iran’s cinema is underexposed. Because of the prevailing religious, political and social atmosphere in Iran, the country’s cinema remained stagnant for more than 50 years. Although the ‘new’ Iranian cinema had begun to develop before the 1979 revolution, the political changes gave rise to a new wave of expression.
This volume examines the two waves of modern Iranian cinema: before and after the Islamic Revolution of 1979. The first began around 1969, and the second started in 1984 and carried its momentum through 1997. Topics dicussed include the effect of cultural mores on cinematic growth, the development of Iranian cinema as a reaction against commercial cinema and the effect of politics on the film industry. ” (continued)
Iranian Cinema and the Islamic Revolution / Shahla Mirbakhtyar. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2006 ROGG PN 1993.5 .I846 M55 2006
“Foreign influence (largely American and Indian) on Iranian films is also examined. Critical sources used are primarily Persian to give the reader a culturally inclusive view of each production. Many films are discussed, including Fickle, The Cow, Mud-brick and Mirror, Captain Khorshid and Downpour. A chapter-by-chapter filmography is included.”
Iranian Cinema and the Islamic Revolution is part of the Allan Rogg modern cinema collection. Allan Rogg, a New York City resident, book collector and Library benefactor, has donated over 5,000 books devoted to all aspects of world cinema to our Libraries.
To see this book or to learn more about the Allan Rogg collection, visit Special Collections. We are located on the second floor of the Glenn G. Bartle Library, off of the North Reading Room.
Iranian Cinema and the Islamic Revolution / Shahla Mirbakhtyar. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2006 ROGG PN 1993.5 .I846 M55 2006