Description:
Iranian cinema is today widely recognized not merely as a distinctive national cinema, but as one of the most innovative in the world. 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.
Review Quotes:
.".".shine[s] a different light on the film masterpieces emerging from that country.""--Time Out London
.".".both informative and, occasionally fascinating.""--The Times Literary Supplement
""The essays provide a cultural, social, economic and political context for the films and their makers... ""--Film magazine
""An indispensable book for contextualising some of the most exciting movies being made.""--Sight & Sound