Abstract
The contributors to this timely volume explore the philosophical underpinnings and cinematic techniques characteristic of contemporary Iranian film. Collectively, they demonstrate how the pervasive themes of Iranian cinema-such as martyrdom and war, traditional gender roles and their recent subversion, as well as broader social policy issues-have been addressed and how various directors, including the acclaimed Abbas Kiarostami, have approached them using a variety of techniques. Capturing the unique poetic and mystical dimensions of Iranian cinema, these essays consider the effects of the Islamic Revolution on cinema's ethical and aesthetic aspects.
Original language | English (US) |
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Publisher | Universiteit Leiden |
Number of pages | 152 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9789400601031 |
ISBN (Print) | 9087281692, 9789087281694 |
State | Published - Jan 1 2013 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Arts and Humanities(all)