Cinema of Iran

individuality, and sexuality have been enclosed within the charter of religion and tradition. From almost none to limited representation of women in the Iranian cinema, it gives a profound insight into the fact that Iranian cinema is closely tied to social and cultural changes within Iranian society. Patriarchy has been a major institution in Iran since ancient times and is deeply rooted in religious, cultural and legal practices. It is portrayed extensively in Iranian films as well. While it…

The first Persian Empire was found in the western part of Asia. It was known for many things. It was started by Cyrus the Great, who was known for accepting the beliefs of the people he conquered. The Persian Empire was also known to have ruled over the largest kingdom in that time. They were the first kingdom to establish the intricate system of using satraps to aid the king in his ruling, and making public works for their citizens. They were able to develop a postal system to help pass on…

“Egyptians [had] looked to the West and then to the East and then to Arab nationalism without finding the answer to their problems” both socially and economically. Additionally, Ibrahim Yazidi, the Deputy Prime Minister for Revolutionary Affairs of Iran, predicted, correctly, that Egypt would be a part of “an ongoing Islamic ideological revolution.” As the support and spread of the Revolution’s ideals continued to reach the Muslim populations of Egypt, a remarkable yet familiar development…

The Islamic Republic of Iran is an Islamic theocratic state that has a very complex government structure, which consists of Islamic laws and democratic elements. The Iran Revolution under the leadership of Ayatollah Khomeini, the founding of the Islamic Republic, adopted a constitution based on Islamic principles and norms in December 1979. The new constitution aimed towards creating a society that upholds the values of Islam and provides the necessary tools to maintain the Iranian Revolution…

The editors of our book stated, “Travel writing produced places that could be thought of as barren, empty, unleveled … [and] needful of European influence and control” (319). Meanwhile, Kathleen Jamie’s essay “Shia Girls’ is a piece of travel writing that produced an idea of Pakistan for her Western readers. The keyword in the editor 's’ description of travel writing is “control,” both generally and for Pakistan. Before reading Jamie’s essay, Pakistan seemed an “empty” place for me and probably…

1. Based on the past and present policies in Iran, I do see that, to some extent, there is merit to Iran’s Anti-American sentiment. After the US helped to overthrow Mowzadek in Iran, they backed the Shah, a king-like figure in charge of Iran. In the eyes of the US, the Shah was a positive input on the Iranians lives, but to the Iranian natives, they greatly disliked the Shah. He was very westernized and Tehran even began to transform into a Las Vegas like city. He also conformed to whatever the…

“In paradise there will be plenty of food, women, and houses made of gold and diamonds.” (Satrapi, 100). Subjecting to Muslim culture means submitting to Allah and being pure in he’s eyes. Once proving purity, the rewards will result in the gifts that only Allah can provide in heaven; Food, gold, and the seventy-two virgins. These are all representations of stability, property, and good fortune and clarity. The novel uses the golden key as a pathway to the greater riches in Allah’s paradise.…

In Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis, gender impacts the perception Marji has on gender and independence in society. She comes from a very politically liberal family whom strongly believe in the equal justice and independence of both genders. However, in Iran in the 1980’s, wanting equal independence for both men and women was not a very valued opinion among the government. As a child, Marji has morals in which she believes will guide her through her life. Although, as she gets older, she begins to…

“Iraq is under control of ISIS so there is a bureaucratic hierarchy and the old government struggles for control.” (Black). Iraq is in dire need of a political reform especially if ISIS is control. “Iran has a republic led by president Hassan but, Supreme leader Ayatollah calls the shots.” (Black). Iraq has a government set up but, it’s complex with power struggle between two leaders. “Syria is led by president Assad but Hezbollah and Iraqi shia militants…

Iran nuclear framework deal How did Iran come to be? Iran is known officially as The Islamic republic of Iran. Is one of the world’s oldest civilisation dated between 3800 to 3200 BC. Home to 78 million people Iran has the second largest population in Middle East after Egypt. Comprised of multiple ethnic and religious groups and has Farsi as its official language. As of 2015 Iran is under a distinctive political system feeding back to 1979 constitution which blends religion and democracy with a…