The New Iranian Cinema: Politics, Representation and Identity

by Richard Tapper

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1860648045
• ISBN13: 9781860648045
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Cinema, mirror of society!

This book is an outstanding work since it covers a wide range of works by different renowned directors who have had the courage to break silence. Works like this reflect the through picture of Iranian society and nation and help Iranians gain their tarnished reputation and identity in the world.