Introduction to Iranian Cinema, Spring 2012 at UNC Chapel Hill, NC

Spring 2012 Asia 224 - Introduction to Iranian Cinema UNC at Chapel Hill In recent years, post revolutionary Iranian Cinema has been praised in many international film festivals and has won many prestigious prizes. What has attracted international audiences to this national cinema is its distinct style, themes, authors, idea of nationhood, and manifestation of culture.

This introductory course will provide interested students the opportunity to study selected, socially engaged Iranian films. By watching, contextualizing, and discussing films that explore cultural and historical issues affecting modern-day Iran, we will discover themes of politics, religion, gender, class and history.

Instructor: Shahla Adel

Tuesdays and Thursdays - 11:00 am - 12:14 pm

For more information, contact the Department of Asian Studies at 919-924-4294.

Course taught in English; no prerequisites.