The Dignity of “Fajr Festival” Is Over/ Navid Mihandoust

Over its 44-year history, the Fajr Film Festival has gone through different periods which, based on the documented record of this state-run festival, I divide into three main eras: 1) the era of enmity and camaraderie; 2) the era of misery; 3) the era of disgrace. The first era began in February 1983 (Bahman 1361). […]...

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A Review of the Film “Leila’s Brothers” by Keyumars Amirian

The film “Leila’s Brothers” takes a fresh and sociological look at the visible and hidden layers of incorrect social and cultural relationships in Iranian society; a society that, according to the film’s screenwriter, is synonymous with being a victim, being trapped in ignorance and backwardness, and continuing to be unaware. In this film, Mr. Rural, […]...

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