A Problem-Oriented Study of Filmmakers' Artistic Representation of the Nature and Objectives of the Iranian Islamic Revolution (With a Focus on the New Generation of Filmmakers)

This research examines the challenges of Iranian cinema in representing the objectives and nature of the Islamic Revolution, and investigates the root causes of the mental and structural obstacles facing filmmakers. The main objective is to analyze the reasons behind the divergence of cinematic works from the fundamental concepts of the Revolution, focusing on the mindset and action patterns of the auteurs rather than merely analyzing the films' outputs. Employing the qualitative method of "In-depth Social Exploration," this study collected and analyzed the required data through interviews with six field experts and an in-depth analysis of the actions of six new-generation filmmakers within the brokerage space. The findings indicate that the central issue is the shift in the dominant logic of the cinematic field from discursive-identity approaches towards market and network requirements. The most significant mechanism shaping this space is the interaction between the actors' understanding of the connection-oriented structure of cinema (the internal cognitive factor) and the adoption of networking strategies (the observable external factor). As a result of this interaction, the artistic portrayal of the Revolution's concepts has been overshadowed by political economy relations, and the advancement of productions has found a significant correlation with the professional adaptability of filmmakers to the requirements of distribution and capital provision.