The New Iranian Cinema

TAPPER,R

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Author
TAPPER,R
Publish Date
09/01/2002
Book Type
paperback
Publisher Name
IBTAURI
Subtitle
Politics, Representation and Identity
Number of Pages
300
ISBN-10
1860648045
ISBN-13
9781860648045
citemno
060040
SKU
9781860648045

Description

Iranian cinema is today widely recognized not merely as a distinctive national cinema, but as one of the most innovative in the world. Established masters like Abbas Kiarostami and Mohsen Makhmalbaf have been joined by newcomers like Samira Makhmalbaf, Majid Majidi, Ja'far Qobadi and Bahman Qobadi, all directors whose films are screened to increasing acclaim in international festivals. This international stature both fascinates Western observers and appears paradoxical in line with perceptions of Iran as anti-modern. The largely Iranian contributors to this book look in depth at how Iranian cinema became a true 'world cinema'. From a range of perspectives, they explore cinema's development in post Revolution Iran and its place in Iranian culture.