The article discusses the evolution of Iranian cinema through its New Wave, beginning in the 1960s with filmmakers who rejected commercial norms for a more authentic representation of societal issues. As political tensions escalated towards revolution, these filmmakers introduced modernist narratives that contrasted sharply with escapist studio films. Post-revolution, stringent censorship reshaped the industry, particularly affecting how women were portrayed. The ideological shifts transformed women's roles in films into mere symbols, stripping them of complexity and autonomy as they were often confined to stereotypical images under the veil.
In post-revolutionary Iran, women's roles in cinema diminished significantly, reducing them to symbolic figures rather than complex individuals, encapsulated by the constraints of the hijab.
The New Wave filmmakers of the 1960s and 70s rejected commercial cinema by embracing authentic portrayals of social realities, informed by modernist narratives and socialist ideologies.
Post-revolutionary Iranian cinema faced intense scrutiny, leading to heavy censorship on representations of gender and modern lifestyles, profoundly affecting the portrayal of women in film.
The dissonance between the New Wave filmmakers' vision and the Islamic regime's censorship highlighted the struggle faced by artists adapting to imposed social realities.
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