Embark on a cinematic journey through the Iranian New Wave, a revolutionary movement that transformed Iranian cinema and captivated global audiences. In this episode of Cinema Scope, host Andy Nelson welcomes Kaveh Askari, associate professor and director of the Film Studies Program at Michigan State University, to explore this groundbreaking era of filmmaking.The Evolution of Iranian New Wave CinemaFrom its roots in the 1960s through the post-revolution era, the Iranian New Wave challenged traditional storytelling while focusing on the lives of ordinary people. Through a combination of realism, social commentary, and artistic innovation, these films created a unique cinematic language that resonated worldwide. The movement bridged pre- and post-revolution Iran, adapting to changing social landscapes while maintaining its distinctive artistic vision.Five Essential Iranian New Wave FilmsThe conversation explores five significant works: The House is Black (1962), The Brick and the Mirror (1965), The Cow (1969), Taste of Cherry (1997), and At Five in the Afternoon (2003). Each film demonstrates different aspects of the movement, from poetic documentaries to neorealist dramas and meta-cinematic explorations. Members can enjoy an extended discussion of five additional films: Bashu, the Little Stranger (1989); A Moment of Innocence (1996); Children of Heaven (1997); Tales (2014); and Taxi (2015).Legacy and PreservationThe Iranian New Wave presents unique challenges in preservation and accessibility today. However, the movement's emphasis on authentic storytelling, visual poetry, and social consciousness has secured its place in cinema history. Through careful analysis of these groundbreaking films, we discover how Iranian New Wave cinema revolutionized not just Iranian filmmaking, but the global art house scene as well.Join us for this fascinating exploration of one of cinema's most influential movements, and discover how these pioneering filmmakers found beauty and meaning in the everyday lives of ordinary people.Film SundriesWatch our conversation on YouTube!Check out Kaveh Askari’s books:Relaying Cinema in Midcentury IranMaking Movies Into ArtRecommended and Discussed MoviesThe House Is Black on JustWatchThe Brick and the Mirror on JustWatchThe Cow on YouTube and JustWatchBashu, the Little Stranger on YouTube and AmazonTaste of Cherry on Apple, Amazon, and JustWatchA Moment of Innocence on YouTube, Amazon, and JustWatchChildren of Heaven on Apple, Amazon, and JustWatchAt Five in the Afternoon on Amazon and YouTubeTales on JustWatchTaxi on Apple, Amazon, and JustWatchOur Letterboxd ListIf you enjoyed our discussion on the Iranian New Wave episode and want to explore more films from this remarkable era, our guest Kaveh Askari has put together a list of must-watch recommendations. (Here's the list on Letterboxd.)If interested in The House Is Black by Forough Farrokhzad or The Brick and the Mirror by Ebrahim Golestan, check out the documentary made by Ebrahim Golestan and edited by Forough Farrokhzad:• A Fire (1961)If interested in The Cow by Dariush Mehrjui, check out:• Diamond 33 (1967)• The Postman (1972)• The Cycle (1975)• Hamoun (1989)• The Pear Tree (1998)If interested in Bashu, the Little Stranger by Bahram Beyzai, check out:• Stranger and Fog (1976)If interested in A Moment of Innocence by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, check out:• The Cyclist (1987)• Gabbeh (1996)• Kandahar (2001)If interested in Taste of Cherry by Abbas Kiarostami, check out:• The Traveler (1974)• The Colors (1976)• The Report (1977)• Bread and Alley (1970)• Where Is the Friend's Home? (1987)• Close-Up (1990)• And Life Goes On (1992)• Through the Olive Trees (1994)• The Wind Will Carry Us (1999)• Ten (2002)• Like Someone in Love (2012)If interested in Children of Heaven by Majid Majidi, check out:• The Color of Paradise (1999)• Baran (2001)• The Song of Sparrows (2008)• Beyond the Clouds (2017)If interested in At Five in the Afternoon by Samira Makhmalbaf, check out her other films:• The Apple (1998)• Blackboards (2000)As well as her sister Hana Makhmalbaf's film:• Joy of Madness (2003)And her mother Marzieh Meshkini's film:• The Day I Became a Woman (2000)If interested in Tales by Rakhshan Bani-Etemad, check out:• Nargess (1991)• The Blue-Veiled (1995)• The May Lady (1998)• Under the ...
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