The House of Cinema of Iran criticized the transfer of oversight of the home entertainment network to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) in a statement, calling the move 'disappointing' and 'against the advancement of the art economy in the film industry.' This professional association, in its statement on Friday, July 2, urged responsible institutions to 'set aside insistence on outdated and obsolete foundations' and 'act in accordance with contemporary necessities and accepted norms of society.' Following a harsh attack by government media on home network series, labeling the products of this network as 'indecent,' the Cultural Revolution Council recently passed a resolution transferring oversight of home entertainment products to IRIB. The House of Cinema of Iran mentioned among the consequences of the new resolution 'increased psychological pressure on artists' and 'more censorship of home entertainment and cinematic works,' considering it to exacerbate the cultural crisis. This cinematic institution predicted that IRIB's oversight of the home entertainment network would lead to the strengthening of foreign television networks, the emigration of filmmakers, unemployment among artists, and dissatisfaction among audiences. The House of Cinema of Iran has requested that the Supreme Cultural Revolution Council reconsider and amend its resolutions and consult with professional experts and artists for decision-making in this matter. Previously, several prominent figures in cinema and television in Iran described the transfer of oversight of the home entertainment network to IRIB as a 'tsunami of bans on artists' work' and protested against it. These filmmakers, in a joint protest statement published on their Instagram pages on Thursday, July 1, described the transfer of oversight of home entertainment as 'the end of home entertainment' and attributed it to the 'green light from Raisi.' Previously, the 'Cinema and Audiovisual Affairs' organization, under the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, was responsible for 'handling cinematic affairs and home entertainment networks.'
Iran's House of Cinema Calls IRIB's Oversight of Home Entertainment Network 'Disappointing'
The House of Cinema of Iran has criticized the transfer of oversight of the home entertainment network to IRIB, calling it a setback for the film industry. This move is seen as increasing censorship and pressure on artists, leading to potential emigration and dissatisfaction among audiences. The situation reflects ongoing tensions between the government and the artistic community in Iran.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The House of Cinema criticized the transfer of oversight of the home entertainment network to IRIB, expressing concerns over increased censorship and negative impacts on the film industry. This decision follows government media attacks on home network series and a resolution by the Cultural Revolution Council.
- IRIB now oversees home entertainment networks, previously managed by the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance.
- The decision is seen as a move towards more censorship and control over artistic content.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran's media landscape is heavily regulated, with IRIB playing a central role in controlling content. The artistic community often faces challenges due to censorship and government oversight.
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