Shi'i Islam in Iranian cinema
Book Description
Iranian cinema has emerged as an unexpected window into profound spiritual questions that shape modern Muslim identity. In this illuminating exploration, Nacim Pak-Shiraz reveals how filmmakers within the Islamic Republic have transformed the movie screen into a sacred space for examining faith, tradition, and personal meaning.
Through careful analysis of contemporary Iranian films, this work uncovers how directors navigate the delicate relationship between artistic expression and religious devotion. These cinematic voices dare to explore topics often considered too sensitive for public discourse, including the evolving role of religious authority in daily life and the ongoing tension between spiritual heritage and modern existence.
The author demonstrates how Shi'i Islamic themes weave through these films, creating a unique dialogue between ancient wisdom and contemporary struggles. Each movie becomes a meditation on what it means to live authentically as both Iranian and Muslim in today's world, offering viewers a chance to witness the internal spiritual journeys of a culture in transition.
For those seeking to understand how faith intersects with art and identity, this study provides valuable insights into the power of storytelling to illuminate the deepest questions of human existence. The book reveals how cinema can serve as both mirror and lamp, reflecting spiritual realities while guiding audiences toward greater understanding of their own relationship with the divine.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)
📄 Length: 239 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Shī'ah in motion pictures
- ✓ Explore Motion pictures, middle east
- ✓ Explore Shīʻah in motion pictures
- ✓ Explore Islam in motion pictures
- ✓ Explore Islam
- ✓ Explore Motion pictures
- ✓ Explore Motion pictures, religious aspects
