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Iranian Cinema Reflections
Four Iranian directors reflect on the impact of the 1979 revolution on their country’s cinema. The discussion highlights misconceptions about the industry's past, present, and future.
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The Iranian revolution of 1979 saw the US-backed rule of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi collapse almost overnight, to be replaced with an Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. The impact of the regime change was felt immediately by the filmmaking community, with the obliteration of filmfar
2026-05-13 13:00 UTC