The 19th International Resistance Film Festival has recently commenced at the Mellat Cinema Complex, and Mahiya Dehghani, an actress and judge of the festival, discussed the impact of resistance cinema on Iranian cinema in an interview with the media. She highlighted the importance of this movement in cinema and spoke about efforts to expand narratives and diverse perspectives in this field.
The Impact of Resistance Cinema on Iranian Cinema
Mahiya Dehghani expressed in this conversation that resistance cinema has undoubtedly influenced the trajectory of Iranian cinema, and these impacts can significantly increase in the future with more effort and diversity in narratives. She stated: "The fact that the space of resistance cinema is still preserved and we witness works where filmmakers convey their views and perspectives on war and its impacts to the audience is a positive event. However, for better and broader developments in this area, we must also consider different perspectives."
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The Necessity of Diversity in War Narratives
Dehghani emphasized that addressing war from only one specific angle cannot sufficiently expand the space of resistance cinema. She added: "We need to see and narrate war from various windows. I hope that in the future, the new generation of filmmakers can make this happen." These statements reflect the necessity for diversity in cinematic narratives and the expansion of viewpoints on topics such as war and resistance.
The Role of Women in Resistance Cinema
Mahiya Dehghani, continuing her remarks, referred to the position of women in resistance cinema and how their roles are addressed. As a judge of the festival, she expressed concern over the forgetting of women in war narratives and emphasized: "We see the influence of men in war-related narratives, but the question is, where are the women and what is their role and influence in these narratives?"
This actress highlighted the importance of visibility for women in cinema as well as in various festivals and called for greater attention from filmmakers and screenwriters to the role and influence of women in cinematic works. She expressed hope that in the future, the influence of women in narratives will be more vividly portrayed.
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