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Iranian Cosmopolitanism: A Cinematic History by Golbarg Rekabtalaei, and: Relaying Cinema in Midcentury Iran: Material Cultures in Transit by Kaveh Askari (review).

  • Published In: JCMS: Journal of Cinema & Media Studies, 2023, v. 62, n. 4. P. 211 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Holasu, Farzaneh Ebrahimzadeh 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines two significant works on Iranian cinema: "Iranian Cosmopolitanism: A Cinematic History" by Golbarg Rekabtalaei and "Relaying Cinema in Midcentury Iran: Material Cultures in Transit" by Kaveh Askari. Rekabtalaei's book explores the evolution of Iranian cinematic modernity, focusing on the socio-cultural dynamics and the impact of the Pahlavi regime on film as a tool for nationalism and modernization. It highlights the emergence of a diverse film culture and critiques the notion of a singular Iranian identity in cinema. Askari's work, on the other hand, investigates the circulation of films in midcentury Iran, emphasizing the complexities of film importation and the creative adaptations that arose from this process. Together, these studies provide a nuanced understanding of Iranian cinema's historical and cultural contexts, appealing to scholars in film and Middle Eastern studies. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:JCMS: Journal of Cinema & Media Studies. 2023/07, Vol. 62, Issue 4, p211
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2578-4900
  • DOI:10.1353/cj.2023.a904640
  • Accession Number:174430874
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