Iranian cinema

Iranian Visions of Democracy from the Ruins

Iranian Visions of Democracy from the Ruins

Iranians emerging from the rubble of war have their own struggle ahead. But the lessons travel: resistance has...

20 MARCH 2026 • By Nojang Khatami
My Favorite Cake, Iranian Cinema’s Bittersweet Ode to Love

My Favorite Cake, Iranian Cinema’s Bittersweet Ode to Love

Karim Goury reviews the Iranian film, "My Favorite Cake," a celebration of love in the twilight of life,...

17 JANUARY 2025 • By Karim Goury
Religious Misogyny Personified in Ali Abbasi’s Holy Spider

Religious Misogyny Personified in Ali Abbasi’s Holy Spider

Bavand Karim reviews the film "Holy Spider" by Ali Abbassi which coldly deconstructs the brutal nature of Iran’s...

11 DECEMBER 2023 • By Bavand Karim
The End of Innocence in Panah Panahi’s Hit the Road?

The End of Innocence in Panah Panahi’s Hit the Road?

Bavand Karim finds that's Panah Panahi's feature is a prodigal debut from Iranian cinema’s latest auteur and son...

30 JANUARY 2023 • By Bavand Karim
Imprisoned Director Jafar Panahi’s No Bears

Imprisoned Director Jafar Panahi’s No Bears

Critic Clive Bell reviews the latest feature from one of several Iranian filmmakers who languish in prison.

15 DECEMBER 2022 • By Aimee Dassa Kligman
 
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