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2024-05-06 21:56
By Ali Hamedin
"Gaza”: a cinematic journey through resilience and struggle
TEHRAN-"Gaza" is a documentary directed by Garry Keane and Andrew McConnell, produced in 2019 by Ireland, Canada, and Germany. This documentary takes audiences on an 86-minute exploration of the daily struggles and resilience of the people living in this small strip of land. Filmed between the Israeli war in 2014 and the border protests in 2018, "Gaza" is backed by Ireland and premiered at Sundance before kicking off its international release at the Dublin Film Festival.
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2024-04-20 17:42
By Ali Hamedin
"Godzilla Minus One" and "Oppenheimer": narrating the atomic bombing from two lenses
TEHRAN-In 1945, at the end of World War II, the United States sent two ambassadors of peace to Japan: “Little Boy” and “Fat Man”. These not-so-harsh names belong to the two atomic bombs that were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The atomic bombings killed about 220,000 people, mostly civilians.
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2024-04-14 21:05
By Ali Hamedin
Science Fiction: a fanciful way to tell stories of colonialism : Part 2
TEHRAN- Throughout history, humans have harbored a fascination with envisioning the world of tomorrow and its potential appearance, a concept that has been imaginatively translated into literature through the genre of science fiction.
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2024-04-13 19:39
By Ali Hamedin
Science Fiction: a fanciful way to tell stories of colonialism : Part 1
TEHRAN- Throughout history, humans have harbored a fascination with envisioning the world of tomorrow and its potential appearance, a concept that has been imaginatively translated into literature through the genre of science fiction. Unlike utopian visions, sci-fi narratives frequently paint a future that is far from peaceful and perfect, often portraying scenarios involving alien invasions, malevolent empires, authoritarian dystopias, and the exploration and colonization of new territories – which can sometimes more closely resemble the past than the future.
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2024-04-02 17:12
By Ali Hamedin
"Tears of Gaza”: the unseen reality of Israel's oppression
TEHRAN-Gaza is a land that has experienced the relentless oppression of the Israeli regime for generations. The small strip of land in the occupied Palestinian territories is home to numerous tragic and terrifying memories, making it the focus of many documentaries over the years.
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2024-03-12 17:27
By Ali Hamedin
Quranic comics: illustrated tales of faith
TEHRAN- The combination of word balloons and illustrations depicting various landscapes and characters has created a type of entertaining book known as comic books. While many associate comic books with superheroes, these captivating narratives have held a cherished place in children's libraries for generations.
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2024-03-04 22:19
By Ali Hamedin
Uncovering the untold tragic truths of Palestine through graphic novels
TEHRAN- Comic books have long been a source of humor and entertainment for children and some adults. However, some journalists and cartoonists have tried to express serious and sometimes tragic issues, diverging from the dominance of vibrant superheroes and cheerful content, leading to the emergence of comic journals. These artists are using their medium to address important world issues and shed light on human suffering.