The Politics of Iranian Cinema by Saeed Zeydabadi-Nejad

The Politics of Iranian Cinema by Saeed Zeydabadi-Nejad

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Iran has undergone considerable social and political upheaval since the revolution and this has been reflected in its cinema. Focusing on the practices of regulation, production and reception of films in Iran, this book explores the politics of Iranian cinema in its post-revolutionary context.

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The Politics of Iranian Cinema by Saeed Zeydabadi-Nejad

Iran has undergone considerable social and political upheaval since the revolution and this has been reflected in its cinema. Focusing on the practices of regulation, production and reception of films in Iran, this book explores the politics of Iranian cinema in its post-revolutionary context.

"This book is thoughtful, well researched, and clearly organizedIt is a balanced contribution to our present knowledge of Iranian politics, state censorship, and idealogical disctates upon cinema today... This book would be beneficial to anyone interested in Iranian cinema and politics." - Jaleh Pirnazar, Department of Near Eastern Studies, University of California; Int. J. Middle East Studies 43 (2011)

Saeed Zeydabadi-Nejad completed his PhD in Media Studies in 2006 at SOAS, University of London. He currently teaches at the Centre for Media and Film Studies at SOAS and at the Institute of Ismaili Studies.

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ISBN 13 9780415455374
ISBN 10 0415455375
Title The Politics of Iranian Cinema
Author Saeed Zeydabadi-Nejad
Series Iranian Studies
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2009-11-12
Number of pages 204
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