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Aria Ghoreishi
Aria Ghoreishi is an accomplished film critic and writer with over 15 years of experience in the Iranian film industry. With a diverse academic background spanning the arts and sciences, Ghoreishi has developed a unique perspective on Iranian cinema, blending a deep understanding of dramatic literature with a strong analytical approach.
Ghoreishi holds a Master of Arts in Dramatic Literature from the University of Tehran (2018-2020), where they wrote a thesis titled “The Concept of Domination in the Plays of the 1960s by Gholamhossein Saedi Based on Max Weber’s Theories”. This work, supervised by Professor Behrooz Mahmoodi-Bakhtiari, showcases their ability to merge sociopolitical theory with literary analysis, highlighting power dynamics in classic Iranian plays. Additionally, Ghoreishi has an engineering background, having earned both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering with a focus on Petroleum Exploration (2006-2012), which reflects their analytical rigor and problem-solving skills.
Their research interests encompass a wide range of topics within Iranian cinema, including the history of Iranian films, cinematic cycles, script analysis, and the political and social influences on the industry. Ghoreishi’s expertise extends to genre studies and silent films, areas in which they have contributed numerous critiques and analyses.
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The turbulent events that unfolded during the Green Movement in Iran—ignited by the disputed results of the 2009 presidential elections—had…
