Makhmalbaf at Large

The name of Mohsen Makhmalbaf is almost synonymous with the dramatic rise of Iranian cinema in the aftermath of the Islamic Revolution, and over the last quarter of a century, his career as filmmaker and writer has reflected the tumultuous history of his homeland and the fate of its neighbours.

Hamid Dabashi draws from his friendship with Makhmalbaf, as well as his direct involvement with Makhmal...