The Lost Cinema: Iranian Political Films in the 70s
Synopsis
The Lost Cinema is a film essay on the Iranian New Wave, a film movement which blossomed in the 70s as a protest against a local film industry dominated by shallow, socially uninformed domestic films and excessive exhibition of Hollywood and European imports. Despite the movement’s contribution to the political awareness of the Iranian middle class, the New-Wave films, along with all other pre-revolutionary titles, were banned due to their non-conformity to the severely restrictive censorship codes imposed by the Islamic government after the 1979 Revolution. The ban has effectively shelved half a century of film heritage in Iran.
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jamsheed Akrami
- Original Title
- The Lost Cinema: Iranian Political Films in the 70s
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jamsheed Akrami
Department Leadership Roster
Jamsheed Akrami
Director
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What is The Lost Cinema: Iranian Political Films in the 70s about?
The Lost Cinema is a film essay on the Iranian New Wave, a film movement which blossomed in the 70s as a protest against a local film industry dominated by shallow, socially uninformed domestic films and excessive exhibition of Hollywood and European imports. Despite the movement’s contribution to the political awareness of the Iranian middle class, the New-Wave films, along with all other pre-revolutionary titles, were banned due to their non-conformity to the severely restrictive censorship codes imposed by the Islamic government after the 1979 Revolution. The ban has effectively shelved half a century of film heritage in Iran.
Who directed The Lost Cinema: Iranian Political Films in the 70s?
The Lost Cinema: Iranian Political Films in the 70s was directed by Jamsheed Akrami.
Who stars in The Lost Cinema: Iranian Political Films in the 70s?
The principal cast of The Lost Cinema: Iranian Political Films in the 70s includes Not specified.
When was The Lost Cinema: Iranian Political Films in the 70s released and how long is it?
The Lost Cinema: Iranian Political Films in the 70s was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.