In Iran, September 12 is celebrated as Cinema Day . After the Islamic Revolution, the Iranian cinema gained a new identity by taking advantage of religious and revolutionary teachings and recalling Iranian cultural and social values. During this period , Iranian cinema not only presented its internal issues and social problems in a new way, but also established a unique artistic identity on the international stage. Today, the Iranian cinema is regarded as one of the most iconic cinemas of the day that has distinguished itself in terms of truthfulness, relevance, human values and depth of thought. Keep it. After the Islamic Revolution, Iran’s journey progressed through various political, social, cultural and economic conditions. War, reconstruction, social change, reforms, migration, family issues, women’s and youth issues were the themes of Iranian films. Throughout this journey , Iranian filmmakers have tried to find an artistic language that reflects the true values of Iranian society on the one hand, and on the other.It should be understandable and effective at the global level.
1. Position of the Iranian Cinema on the Global Stage
After the Islamic Revolution, the Iranian cinema established its identity on the world stage despite economic, political and cultural difficulties and the constraints ofdiversity. Iranian films have participated in a number of international film festivals and won important awards. Thissuccess catapulted Iranian cinema into the ranks of the leading art scenes of the day. Iranian filmmakers, despite limited resources, presented the simple and real problems of human life in such a way that their films proved to be understandable and effective for audiences from different cultures. This was one of the main reasons for the global popularity of the Iranian cinema .
2. Dynamic and Contemporary Synchronization
The Iranian cinema is a dynamic and in line with the demands of its times. The political and social changes taking place in Iran continue to affect the themes, characters, and atmosphere of our films. From the era of war and reconstruction to reforms, social changes, and lifestyle changes , Iranian filmmakers incorporated the changing conditions of their society into their film stories. In this way, the Iranian cinema has become not only a source of entertainment, but also an important cultural resource reflecting the changes, problems and intellectual trends of society.
3. Highlights of Iranian Art
Iranian art has gained a unique place in the world due to some of its distinctivecharacteristics. The use of foreign actors, filming in real places, stories that are close to simple and everyday life, portraying children as the main characters and ending in a way that gives the viewer an opportunity to contemplate. The Iranian symbols are considered to be the most important ones. Iranian filmmakers often focus on the small issues and experiences of ordinary human life rather than big and complex events . This simplicity sometimes makes the film more profound and impactful.
4. The Role of Women in Iranian Politics After the Revolution
After the Islamic Revolution , the role and position of women in Iranian society as an important social member was redefined in a new way. The role of women in Iranian cinema has also changed, and instead of just portraying them as an element of sexual attraction, they have become more socially attractive. The focus was on highlighting the family, the intellectual and the human condition. As a result of this change, women’s participation in the U.S. economy also increased. In addition to acting , Khawat Yen played prominent roles in scriptwriting, directing and other fields of filmmaking. Many Iranian women filmmakers have achieved significant achievements at the national and international levels and have played an important role in the development of Iranian cinema.
5. Success in International FilmFestivals
Since the 1990s, Iranian cinema has further strengthened its presence at major filmfestivals throughout the day. Through their films , Iranian filmmakers brought Iranian society, culture, human issues and artistic experiences to a global audience. Filmmakers such as Jamal Shourja, DavoodM. Yerbakheri and AbraYam Hatimi played an important role in highlighting the different dimensions of Iranian cinema and introducing it to the world. In addition, many filmmakers have strengthened the identity of Iranian cinema in international filmfestivals.
6. Sacred Defence Syndrome
In the aftermath of the Iran-Iraq war, an important film stream called “Sacred Defense” came into existence in the Iranian cinema. In this genre of films, different aspects of war will be subjected to the theme of sacrifice, martyrdom, resistance, sacrifice, life of the fighters and the social and human impact of war. Gay. The Sacred Defense Cinema not only saw the war as a military event but also highlighted its human, moral, spiritual and social aspects. In this way , it became an important means of preserving the collectivememory of Iranian society and the experience of war.
7. Special Attention to Social Issues
From the 1980s , and especially in the decades that followed, Iranian filmmakers began to pay more attention to social problems and social problems. Family, migration, women’s issues, youth life, unemployment, social change, and human relations became the main themes of Iranian films. The filmmakers made the life of the common man and his everyday problems the centre of the film story. This trend has made Iranian cinema an important medium for expressing the feelings, difficulties and hopes of different segments of society.
Promotion of Children and Youth Development
After the Islamic Revolution, one of the main directions of Iranian cinema was filmmaking for children and youth. With the support of cultural institutions, efforts were made to develop this sector and films were made for children and youth. Iranian children’ s films have not only gained popularity in the country but have also received special attention at international filmfestivals. Promoting human , moral and social issues through the simple and innocent day of the children became a feature of Iranian children’s cinema.
9. Emergence of a new generation of filmmakers after the revolution
After the Islamic Revolution, a new generation of directors, writers and artists emerged in Iranian cinema. Many filmmakers of this generation tried to create their own distinct artistic language beyond the traditional style of filmmaking. Instead of relying on big stars, paranormal events and mere commercial events, he gave importance to simple stories, truthfulness, everyday life and the experiences of the common man. This trend gave the Iranian cinema an artistic identity that showed simplicity as well as intellectual and semantic depth.
10. Promotion of Cinema with Artistic and Social Cinema
The identity of the Iranian cinema was not limited to artistic and social films, but at the same time it developed a commercial and popularcinema. Comedyfilms, yellow dramas, family films and other entertainment films became an important part of the Iranian film industry and market. In this way, a variety of films in Iranian cinema were available for audiences with different tastes. On the one hand, films should be made that will be popular in the artistic and intellectual spheres, and on the other hand, public popularity and commercial success. Films should also be made.
Abstract
After the Islamic Revolution, the Iranian cinema has emerged in the form of an artistic journey that deals with political and cultural changes, government policies, Islamic values, social issues, etc. The independent artistic expression of filmmakers has been shaped by the quest for artistic expression. The Iranian cinema is characterized by the fact that on the one hand, it has the sophisticated and artistic cinema that is universally recognized in film festivals. On the other hand, cinema that takes into account commercial and public tastes also has a strong place of its own. Thus, after the revolution, the Iranian cinema has established a unique and diverse identity by embracing various aspects of art, society, culture and popular choice.
