Every year, Iran turns out dozens of bland romantic dramas – but why?
It may come as no surprise that what international audiences refer to as "Iranian cinema" covers only a small, selective portion of the films produced in Iran. For all the innovative, artistic films that garner attention at festivals, there are many more that never cross the borders. Some of these are accomplished art films in their own right, but the rest, a majority, do not have any artistic pretensions.
They are made to survive only a few weeks at the local theatres and DVD stands. It's no shame if they are forgotten, but they can't be ignored completely. The film industry in Iran, currently one of the most active in the world, produces nearly 100 features every year – and that's not counting documentaries, underground films, and a deluge of made-for-tv features. To put this in perspective: France, the most successful film industry in Europe,...
It may come as no surprise that what international audiences refer to as "Iranian cinema" covers only a small, selective portion of the films produced in Iran. For all the innovative, artistic films that garner attention at festivals, there are many more that never cross the borders. Some of these are accomplished art films in their own right, but the rest, a majority, do not have any artistic pretensions.
They are made to survive only a few weeks at the local theatres and DVD stands. It's no shame if they are forgotten, but they can't be ignored completely. The film industry in Iran, currently one of the most active in the world, produces nearly 100 features every year – and that's not counting documentaries, underground films, and a deluge of made-for-tv features. To put this in perspective: France, the most successful film industry in Europe,...
- 2/8/2013
- by Houman Harouni
- The Guardian - Film News
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