Performing Arts Archives - Foundation for Iranian Studies

Saffari, Bijan

zah7d — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:06:36 +0000

Personal and educational background; on the encounter between the traditional and the modern in twentieth century Iran; revival of interest in the traditional art forms in the 1970s; cultural crisis in the late Pahlavi era; on the cultural roots of the Revolution; beginnings of the Shiraz Art Festival; Festival’s aim and agenda; impact of the Festival on the artistic circles outside of Iran; reaction of SAVAK and the media to the Festival; influence of the Festival on the development of performing arts in Iran; on Queen Farah’s patronage of the Festival; recollections of the contribution of the National Iranian Radio and Television Organization (NIRT) to the performing arts in Iran; workings of NIRT; on the creation and objectives of the Queen Farah Foundation.

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Saberi, Pari

zah7d — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:06:36 +0000

Reminiscences of childhood in Kerman; political inclinations among high school students of the time; career at the Ministry of Culture and Arts; on continuity and change in the performing arts in Iran; on censorship and its effect on the arts; recollections of theatre productions at Tehran University and the response of students to it; memories of Forugh Farrokhzad; recollections of the Shiraz Art Festival; beginnings of the Revolution of 1978-79; on the life of Iranians in exile.

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Ovanesiyan, Arbi

zah7d — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:07:02 +0000

Family background and educational history; early artistic activities; employment with National Iranian Radio and Television Organization (NIRT); on the Shiraz Art Festival; press reaction to the Festival; balance-sheet of the Festival; reasons for opposition to the Festival; planning and operation of the Festival; continuity and change in the theater arts in Iran; inherent differences between popular culture and the new artistic trends; on censorship; performing arts among Armenians of Esfahan.

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Farjam, Farideh

zah7d — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:08:37 +0000

Recollections of childhood and upbringing; the artistic climate of Iran; beginnings of career in literary and artistic activities; on children’s literature; working in the theater in Iran; on women’s role in the performing arts in Iran; experiences with censorship; on the connection between politics and the arts; experiences with the Iranian Revolution and its aftermath; arts and literature in Iran after the Revolution.

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