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Aqababaee E, Lotfi Foroushani Z. Alignment of Film and Society: Cancer in Iranian Cinema. mth 2023; 13 (26) : 5
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1- Assistant Professor, Department of Social Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.
2- M.A. student in Women’s Studies, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran. , zarlot282@gmail.com
2- M.A. student in Women’s Studies, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran. , zarlot282@gmail.com
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The alignment of art and society has always been a concern for artists. Among various forms of art, cinema has also found its place in alignment with society. This alignment, concerning cancer, can bring a practical aspect to the application of art. Therefore, the questions arise: How do Iranian cinema films portray cancer? What correlation do the findings from the analysis of these films have with Iranian society? To answer these questions, the method of content analysis has been employed, drawing on theories in the field of highlighting and medicalization. A total of 10 post-revolutionary Iranian cinema films were purposefully selected for sampling.The findings indicate that Iranian cinema depicts a frightening image of cancer, intertwined with death and despair. Individuals grappling with cancer are often from lower and traditional social classes, linking cancer and poverty. The preference in portraying cancer leans towards blood-related themes, with the most prominent symptom of the disease being depicted as a headache. The emphasis in the films is more on the psychological aspect, highlighting the importance of anxiety control and providing hope to patients.The films often showcase issues such as financial struggles, desirable treatments in other countries, resorting to divine intervention, and alluding to death and despair, serving as means to create dramatic scenes. This is while less attention is paid to concrete medical treatments such as chemotherapy. Overall, Iranian cinema has not made a concerted effort to explain and educate about cancer, and there is a felt need for greater alignment between this form of art and society. This research underscores the importance of proper cancer awareness and treatment education to the public through cinema.
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