Iranian Cinema and the Islamic Revolution
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...
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...
