The Evolution of the Female Character in Jafar Panahi’s Films
https://doi.org/10.69975/2074-0832-2025-63-1-69-81
Abstract
Film director Jafar Panahi has always been interested in exploring women’s life in a fundamentalist society. This article examines the evolution of female character representation throughout his career. The author notes that Panahi’s films about women reflect the main trends in contemporary Iranian cinema, as well as the changes in the socio-cultural atmosphere in the country.
About the Author
N. G. Grigorieva
S.A. Gerasimov Russian Federation State University of Cinematography (VGIK)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Natalya G. Grigorieva, Cand. Sci. (in Art History), Associate Professor at the Russian and Foreign Languages Department
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For citations:
Grigorieva N.G. The Evolution of the Female Character in Jafar Panahi’s Films. Vestnik VGIK. 2025;17(1(63)):69-81. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.69975/2074-0832-2025-63-1-69-81
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