Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Department of Cinema and Theater, University of Arts, Tehran, Iran.
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Faculty member, Department of Cinema and Theater, University of Arts, Tehran, Iran
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Faculty member, Department of Cinema and Theater, University of Arts, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract
Comic cinema has a long history in Iran and its birth coincides with the production of this medium. The films "Abi and Rabi" and "Haji Agha Actor Cinema" are examples of this claim. Films from the beginning of the history of Iranian cinema can be seen in the narrative and attitude of the filmmaker. But the flow of humor in Iranian cinema took a different form with the revolution and structural and content changes in cinema. With the arrival of social issues of the day and the expression of these issues in this popular genre and the failure of some red lines in these films, the form and payment of humor in cinematic films took on a different color and smell. Provided both to connect with a wider audience and, through that connection, to flourish the economy of the media, which seemed necessary. Available in comedy. This kind of motivation is often the purpose of comedies that embody the impossible action, which should be thought of more as a metaphorical presentation of human action than a literary presentation. Comedy was one of the first cinematic genres to be formed and to continue well. In fact, the early filmmakers of cinema, after presenting documentaries and real films of people's lives in their early experiences, went to make people laugh in later experiences, because on the one hand, funny plays were very popular among the people, and secondly, People were looking for theater actors to act in their films. From the second half of 1978 to early 1981, no comedy films were made in Iran. For more than three years, no penetrating signs of laughter and humor were seen in Iranian films. Cinematographers, among whom were less old-fashioned and professional, thought that in the current atmosphere, the funny film would not be successful and would have to look at up-to-date political concepts - for which it is not clear why it was so dry. , Went.
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