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Abbas Kiarostami and the Crisis of Childhood in Pre-Revolutionary Iran
Abbas Kiarostami’s early films reveal childhood as a struggle against poverty, class inequality, and urban alienation in pre-revolution Iran. This essay explores Experience (1973), The Traveler (1974), and A Wedding Suit (1976) as realistic portraits of children shaped by modernization, emotional isolation, and the collapse of innocence in Iranian cinema.
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Jafar Panahi’s 3 Faces (2018): Contemplating the Struggle of Iranian Women
Jafar Panahi is not only a courageous activist but also an inventive artist and an open-minded thinker. His film 3 Faces (Se rokh) is a striking example of how the Iranian director blends social critique with satire, irony, and compelling cinematic craft. It offers a powerful reflection on freedom and expression.
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