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How Fashion Reflects Character and Conflict in ‘Corrupted Hands’

The fashion and clothing choices in Corrupted Hands, directed by Sirus Alvand, offer a significant glimpse into the characters' personalities, social status, and the film's underlying themes. Released in 1999,…

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A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night’ Blending Aesthetic and Horror

If you're looking for a spine tingling film to watch this Halloween, "A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night" is an excellent choice. Directed by Ana Lily Amirpour, this Iranian…

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Samuel Khachikian: The Master of Suspense and Iranian Cinema’s Bold Visionary

In the pantheon of Iranian cinema, few names resonate as powerfully as Samuel Khachikian. A true pioneer, Khachikian carved out a space for himself in the mid-20th century as one…

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Behind the Unfinished Scenes of ‘Bitter Almonds (1977)’

The film Bitter Almonds, directed by Iraj Ghaderi in 1977, was a highly anticipated project, primarily due to the involvement of prominent Iranian artists such as Dariush Eghbali, a popular…

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Farshad’s Song ‘Note Siah’ Featured in ‘The Penguin’ Series Tracklist

In episode five of the highly acclaimed first season of HBO's ThePenguin, starring Cristin Milioti and Colin Farrell, an unexpected musical gem was unveiled. The episode features the track 'Note…

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Behind The Scenes of Dariush Mehrjui’s ‘The Postman’

In memory of Dariush Mehrjui, who we lost on this day, we reflect on the behind-the-scenes moments of his film The Postman (1972), a significant work that continues to resonate…

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The 1980s Fashion in the movie ‘ZoodPaz’

The Iranian comedy film ZoodPaz, directed by Rambod Javan, offers a refreshing glimpse into 1980s Iran, blending humor with a poignant look at life during the Iran-Iraq War. The narrative…

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Last Swim: A Journey of Youth, Identity, and Irreversible Choices

Last Swim, directed by Sasha Nathwani, is a film centered around Ziba, a British-Iranian teenager played by Deba Hekmat. Ziba is an ambitious and brainy teenager from London, who takes…

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The Stranger and the Fog: Bahrām Beyzaie’s Surreal Classic Reborn in 4K

Fifty years ago, Bahrām Beyzaie introduced the world to *The Stranger and the Fog* (*Gharibeh va Meh*), a hauntingly surreal film that has become a cornerstone of Iranian cinema. To…

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Exploring “Impasse”: A Documentary by Rahmaneh Rabani and Bahman Kiarostami

"Impasse" (2023) is a powerful documentary directed by Rahmaneh Rabani and Bahman Kiarostami that delves into the rising religious and political conflicts within a single family in Tehran. The film,…

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