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, this Iranian political drama delves into complex moral and ethical questions, and the attire of its characters helps reflect their inner struggles and the societal […]
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 cleverly unfolds around a family tragedy—a pressure cooker explosion—amidst the missile strikes of 1987. This incident sets the tone for a story that, while humorous, […]
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, running for 89 minutes and presented in Persian with English subtitles, offers a microcosmic view of the broader societal tensions in contemporary Iran. View this […]
In Conversation with Niousha Noor: Can the Quintessentially Iranian Cycle of Intergenerational Trauma Be Broken?
At the heart of The Persian Version, an American comedy-drama directed by Maryam Keshavarz, lies a message about cultural identity and family relationships. The Sundance award-winning film is loosely based on the director’s life, who grew up in the United States, and was recently released in Europe—perhaps intentionally or by pure coincidence—at the beginning of […]
“Ma France à Moi” Official Trailer Featuring Yas’s “Mosafer”
The song “Mosafer(Passenger)” by Iranian Rapper Yas which was released 8 years ago, has been used in the trailer of the film “Ma France à moi,” directed by Benoit Cohen. “ma France à moi” is about an old woman who lives alone in her apartment since the death of her husband. When she hears on the […]
