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Neorealism and its Undeniable Impact on World Cinema

Neorealism and its Undeniable Impact on World Cinema

By Mona Khorsandi — October 2023

A reflection on the Italian neorealist movement and how its ordinary heroes, fears, and hopes reshaped the language of world cinema.

Aesthetics and Form in Animation Works: Art as Play

Aesthetics and Form in Animation Works: Art as Play

By Mohammad Naseri — October 2024

A philosophical reading of animation as a form-based artistic game, exploring internal perspectives on art, play, and visual language.

Bicycle Thieves, the Origin of Iconic Films in World Cinema

Bicycle Thieves, the Origin of Iconic Films in World Cinema

By Mona Khorsandi — October 2023

An analytical review of Vittorio De Sica’s Bicycle Thieves and its enduring legacy as one of the most influential works of Italian neorealism.

The First Winner of the Filmfare Awards in India with a Taste of Neorealism

The First Winner of the Filmfare Awards in India with a Taste of Neorealism

By Masoumeh Asadi — October 2023

A tribute to Bimal Roy’s Do Bigha Zamin as a benchmark of Indian cinema, blending Italian neorealist influence with local social realities.

Reviewing Two Precious Works of the Neorealism Movement

Reviewing Two Precious Works of the Neorealism Movement

By Mona Khorsandi — October 2023

A comparative study of Bruno in Bicycle Thieves and Kanaya in Two Acres of Land, through the lens of neorealist storytelling and class struggle.

Graphics, the Lifeblood of Animation

Graphics, the Lifeblood of Animation

By Radin Ebrahimpour — October 2023

An introduction to graphic design principles and their essential role in shaping the visual power, clarity, and emotional impact of animation.

The Seven Samurai, The Magnificent Seven and Sholay

The Seven Samurai, The Magnificent Seven and Sholay

By Mona Khorsandi — March 2024

A cross-cultural analysis of three iconic films that reimagine the same heroic structure from Japanese, Western, and Indian perspectives.

Disney Protagonists: Gender and Ethnicity in Postcolonialism

Disney Protagonists: Gender and Ethnicity in Postcolonialism

By Peyman Azadbakht — September 2023

A postcolonial reading of Disney champions, examining gender, ethnicity, and characterization from Snow White to Moana and beyond.