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Film is a term that encompasses motion pictures as individual projects, as well as — in metonymy — the field in general. The origin of the name comes from the fact that photographic film (also called filmstock) has historically been the primary medium for recording and displaying motion pictures. Many other terms exist — motion pictures (or just pictures or "picture"), the silver screen, photoplays, the cinema, picture shows, flicks — and commonly movies.
Films are produced by recording actual people and objects with cameras, or by creating them using animation techniques and/or special effects. They comprise a series of individual frames, but when these images are shown rapidly in succession, the illusion of motion is given to the viewer. Flickering between frames is not seen due to an effect known as persistence of vision — whereby the eye retains a visual image for a fraction of a second after the source has been removed. Also of relevance is what causes the perception of motion; a psychological effect identified as beta movement.
Film is considered by many to be an important art form; films entertain, educate, enlighten and inspire audiences. The visual elements of cinema need no translation, giving the motion picture a universal power of communication. Any film can become a worldwide attraction, especially with the addition of dubbing or subtitles that translate the dialogue. Films are also artifacts created by specific cultures, which reflect those cultures, and, in turn, affect them.
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Association of Iranian Documentary Producers - Trade organization for independent documentary producers in Iran. Site provides news about film festivals held in Iran.
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At the Head of his Class - Interview with Bahman Ghobadi. [Washington Post]
Children in the Mountains - Review by David Walsh of A Time for Drunken Horses, a film written and directed by Bahman Ghobadi.
Cinema Iran - Iranian film news, reviews and articles. Also director biographies and photo gallery.
Meta Description: [ Cinemairan persian new reviews and pictures ]
Film Festival of Iranian Cineaste in Diaspora - Annual event dedicated to the works of Iranian filmmakers living outside Iran. The festival runs in the three cities of Montreal, Toronto and New York in the second half of May each year.
Iranian Cinema - Introduction to Iranian cinema by PBS Online.
Meta Description: [ This Web site, provided by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), is home to more than 350 television show companion sites in addition to Web-original sites. PBS Online hosts interactive content for everyone including kids, parents, educators, and the general audience. ]
Iranian Cinema: Before the Revolution - By Shahin Parhami. [Off Screen]
Meta Description: [ Iranian Cinema ]
Iranian Film Society - Features credits and synopsis of Iranian films.
Iranian Movies - Online Iranian video and CD store featuring Persian movies and music.
Meta Description: [ Online Iranian video and CD Cyber Mall - 1500 Persian Movies and music CDs for Sale at the lowset prices! ]
Parviz Sayyad - Popular Iranian actor, producer and a directory describing his biography, movies and Tele films.
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