Kianoush Ayari, Re-reading a Cinematic Case File

Explore the enduring legacy of Kianoush Ayari, an influential Iranian filmmaker known for realism, resistance to censorship, and a distinct cinematic voice.

A Conversation with Mohammad Ali Sajjadi, Prompted by the Selection of Abbas Kiarostami’s Close-Up as the Second-Best Film of the 1990s by IndieWire

Mohammad Ali Sajjadi explores Abbas Kiarostami’s Close-Up, blending fiction and reality in a film that reshaped Iranian cinema and global perception.

Hong Sangsoo on Working with Actors, Improvisation, and Realism in Cinema

Hong Sangsoo discusses his discontent with conventional documentaries, his filmmaking process, working with actors, and why he prefers fiction.

Interview with Shahram Mokri on the occasion of Careless Crime’s participation in the Venice Film Festival

Interview with Shahram Mokri on Careless Crime’s Venice premiere, global reactions, and plans for future screenings in Iran and abroad.

Conversation with Alice Rohrwacher: From Corpo Celeste to Lived Experience in Italian Cinema

Alice Rohrwacher discusses Corpo Celeste, Reggio Calabria, women in film, religion, and how urban landscapes shape female identity and storytelling.

David Lynch: From Painting to Experimental Cinema

Before directing his iconic films, David Lynch began with painting and visual arts. This article explores his early artistic journey.

A Reexamination of Asghar Farhadi’s Filmmaking Style in His Own Words: A Cinema Full of Doubt, Choice, and Humanity

This article explores Asghar Farhadi’s filmmaking through his own words—highlighting his humanistic lens, moral dilemmas, and narrative doubt.