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Iranian Cinema: The Politics of Touch and Cultural Prohibitions
Exploring the work of Mariam and Nazar Bazzi in relation to Iranian cinema, this chapter delves into a video essay called the Irani Bag that uncovers how filmmakers create a sense of tactility without depicting men and women touching on screen. Amidst the challenging situation in Iran, the speakers discuss a COVID-era film that delves into the themes of touch and cultural prohibitions, along with their mutual interest in a specific film and the discovery of another film through video essays.