The Politics of Iranian Cinema Film and Society in the Islamic Republic |
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| Author:
| Zeydabadi-Nejad, Saeed |
| Series title: | Iranian Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-0-415-45537-4 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2009 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $61.95 |
Book Description:
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Iran has undergone considerable social and political upheaval since the revolution and this has been reflected in its cinema. This book explores the politics of Iranian cinema focusing on the practices of regulation, production and reception of films. It examines controversial issues and political debates surrounding social-justice, the role of the clergy, women's issues and the aftermath of the Iran-Iraq war. The book also looks at the ideological controls on Iranian cinema, how these...
More DescriptionIran has undergone considerable social and political upheaval since the revolution and this has been reflected in its cinema. This book explores the politics of Iranian cinema focusing on the practices of regulation, production and reception of films. It examines controversial issues and political debates surrounding social-justice, the role of the clergy, women's issues and the aftermath of the Iran-Iraq war. The book also looks at the ideological controls on Iranian cinema, how these are resisted and the wider political and social significance of cinema in Iran.