Fereydoun Jeyrani: Bitter deaths and executions will transform cinema.
Fereydoun Jeyrani addressing Alireza Raisian: Dear Raisian, I don’t think the future of Iranian cinema can continue with the atmosphere it had before these protests.
Certainly, the street violence, bitter deaths, distressing executions, and the demands of this restless generation that took to the streets—these very young girls and boys of the 80s generation—will impact Iranian cinema, and this cinema will be transformed.
Alireza, my dear, I even think that Iranian cinema will face a crisis before this future.
Especially after the arrest of prominent directors and actors, and the pressure on the thoughtful segment of cinema, the segment that protested against the violence, whose protest was not public agitation.
If the thoughtful segment of cinema cannot work, Iranian cinema will face a crisis of thought. If the popular cinema segment is forced to accept maximum oversight, Iranian cinema will face an audience crisis.
