Iranian students discuss how they bypass censorship and filters to find music and films, both online and in shops on the streets. They also explore the influence of Western culture and the backlash against it.
All Posts Tagged With: "cinema"
Extended Interview
October 2, 2009
Iranians scour Internet for entertainment, evading censors
Web Original Video
September 30, 2009
From slapstick to romance, Iran’s film industry is unique
Iranian film scholar Negar Mottahedeh discusses the evolution of Iranian cinema and the impact of the 1979 revolution on the industry. Watch two video clips, one from the early days of Iranian film and the other a modern comedy.
Signature Video
September 29, 2009
Israeli films explore realities of warfare, faith
Israel's robust film industry is funded primarily with state grants, even though the themes can be highly critical of the government and at odds with conventional Israeli values. Many films explore issues from recent Israeli military history.
Amy Kronish (blog)
September 29, 2009
Israeli cinema: Growing up
Israeli has a thriving film industry. In recent years, its films have won popular and critical acclaim while tacking difficult issues of identity and politics. Jerusalem film scholar Amy Kronish blogs about the coming of age of Israeli cinema.
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