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Book Overview:
This scholarly work takes a profound look at the under-explored connection between Iranian films and philosophy. In each of its chapters, it meticulously analyzes an individual film while also delving into the works of philosophers and specific aesthetic inquiries.
The Author's Profile:
Farhang Erfani, Assistant Professor of Philosophy from the American University in the USA and Research Associate at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in South Africa, brings extensive knowledge across both philosophy and the study of Iranian cinema to this unique analysis.
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Prse for the Book:
Erfani’s fascinating research brings insights from Continental philosophy into play with Iranian cinema, providing a captivating perspective that those interested in both fields.
This significant contribution to film and theory showcases how cinematic expressions intersect with philosophical ideas, creating a mirror-like dialogue between Iran's art and Western thought.
Key Themes Explored:
Introduction: Offers an overview of the historical context of Iranian cinema, focusing on its role as both national identity projection and international cultural exchange.
How Orphans Believe: Analyzes a specific film through the lens of existentialism, exploring themes like hope, survival, and connection in times of adversity.
What Are Filmmakers for in Needy Times?: Discusses a film focusing on ethics and moral dilemmas during challenging periods, offering insights into how filmmakers can serve as societal mirrors or catalysts for change.
Committed Perception: Investigates the role of perception in cinema, drawing from Merleau-Ponty’s phenomenology to explore how viewers interpret and respond emotionally to visual narratives.
Regarding You: Focuses on themes of identity, self-reflection, and personal truth through a film analysis lens, discussing Lacanian concepts like subjectivity and desire.
Stolen Jouissance: Explores the aesthetics of pleasure in Iranian cinema, considering Heideggerian existential notions related to fulfillment and its absence or distortion in various films.
Deafening Silence: Studies the thematic importance of silence in Iranian cinema as a metaphor for repression, communication barriers, or moments of profound thought.
The book is a valuable resource for academics, students, and anyone interested in the intersection of philosophy and film. It offers fresh insights into Iranian cinema by connecting it to broader philosophical concepts, making this work both enlightening and influential.
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In , Iranian Cinema and Philosophy is an indispensable addition for scholars of film studies, cultural theory, philosophy, and those interested in interdisciplinary approaches to global cinema.
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