Why is Iranian cinema famous?
Iran is on the target of Israel and America these days. Netanyahu and Donald Trump are intent on ending the nuclear strength of Iran, but Iran's art and cinema are two things that have an impact around the world. There is a lot of praise in international celebrations. Recently, during the Cannes Film Festival 2025, Iran's cinema once caught the attention of film lovers around the world. After facing a long ban of nearly twenty years, the film It was a premiere at the ceremony of director of the director like Zafar Panahi. After that its director Zafar Panahi was also honored with Palme'or Award.
For Zafar Panahi, this award was not only an incentive but also the honor of Iranian art and cinema, which has a different reputation around the world. He thanked him after receiving the award. He said that it is a matter of happiness that the world has started looking towards Iranian cinema. He said that the way Iranian cinema has created its existence around the world, Iranian art and cinema have got a new height.
Different identity of Iran's cinema in the world
It is not difficult to understand the heart of these things of Iranian director Zafar Panahi. The country whose cinema is most publicized and accessible around the world is Hollywood. But there are many countries where cinema is neither behind in technology nor at the level of content compared to Hollywood. Like China, Japan, Eatley, Iran's cinema also has a distinct identity. Hollywood content is not dominated here. Cinema here introduces the cultural heritage of our country. Iran, where the art, beauty and architects spread around the world, the cinema there is also famous for its forward image among film lovers.
Apart from the Cannes Film Festival, Irani cinema has been highly appreciated at the Venice Film Festival and Berlin Film Festival. Actresses like Zar Aamir Ibrahimi, Leela Hatami, Golshifte Farhani and Shahb Hussaini and Reza Nazi have received the award for the best artists in these celebrations. Apart from Zafar Panahi, films of directors like Asghar Farhadi, Abbas Kiyarostami, Majid Majidi, Ali Hatmi have made a good identity.
Learn the difference between Iranian cinema and Hollywood
Actually Iranian cinema and Hollywood films are famous for their different style. There are differences between the style of construction to the subject. In Hollywood, where there is more pattern to show fantasy, life and values are given maximum preference in Iranian cinema. The budget is also a big factor in Hollywood and Iranian cinema. Hollywood films are in English, so it reaches and understood in all those countries where English is a major language. Hollywood films are also famous for glamor and bold scenes. Whereas Iranian filmmakers believe more in showing the social reality of their country.
Famous for Hollywood Entertainment and Business
The commercial side of Iranian films is not very important, while the commercial side of Hollywood films is very strong. Hollywood films go on aim to earn maximum money, while Iranian cinema does not just focus on business. However, censorship has a major role in Iranian cinema. Religious beliefs and moral values are strictly followed. Government agencies keep a close watch on the films here. While the issue of censorship in Hollywood is not important. The meaning of the film should also be clear in the commercial structure.
Only pain and dreams there in Iranian cinema
Apart from this, a big difference is that Iranian cinema is rarely out of the circumstances of the Iranian society, while the goal of Hollywood cinema is a global audience. Hollywood focuses more on entertainment and global business instead of cinema messages. In such a situation, both types of cinema have their own influence on world cinema. Hollywood films are cheated and remake for masala entertainment. But the remake of Iranian cinema is less. Iranian cinema reflects the condolences and socio-political discrimination of relationships.
Special identity made in international celebrations
Iranian cinema is considered artistic despite censorship. Iranian filmmakers do not compromise with art. The style of storytelling here is considered unique. Many times experiments are also seen. The complications of social issues are highlighted. Any issue is seriously expressed. This is the reason why Irani cinema achieves special discussion and importance in the world wherever there is film festival. Iranian cinema has also been a source of inspiration for filmmakers of all countries in international film festivals. There was a revolutionary change in Iran with Mohsen's film A Time to Love.
Cinema was considered haraam before Iran revolution
It is worth noting that before the revolution of 1979, cinema in Iran was rejected by the religious leaders there. The film was considered haraam among other forms of art. It was considered against religion. But after the Iran revolution, cinema got acceptance here. Since Iran's cinema has been a victim of repression, Daman has been seen as a major element in the stories here. Especially the suppression of women is a major tone of films here. It has received appreciation from film lovers around the world. In order to show the pain of the marginalized people, respect is seen in the Iranian cinema intellectual group.
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