ساختار شکنی یک معمار در بازطراحی دیوار مرزی ایالات‌متحده و مکزیک

جالب نیست که چطورعملِ سادهء کشیدنِ خطی در نقشه می‌تواند روشی که دنیا را با آن درک و تجربه می‌کنیم، تغییر دهد؟ و این که چگونه فضاهای بین خطوط، مرزها، به «مکان‌هایی» بدل می‌شوند. به مکان‌هایی تبدیل می‌شوند که در آن زبان و غذا و موسیقی و مردم ِفرهنگ‌های مختلف گاه به شکلی زیبا و […]

جنگ و عواقب آن – کلمانتین واماریا

کلمانتین واماریا شش ساله بود هنگامی که جنگهای داخلی رواندا او و خواهرش را مجبور به فرار از خانه‌شان در کیگالی کرد و والدینشان و هرچیزی را که می‌شناختند رها کردند. دراین بحث کاملا شخصی، او داستان این که چگونه به یک پناهنده مبدل شده، زندگی در کمپ‌های پناهندگان در هفت کشور در طول بیش […]

Mrs. Dalloway (1997) movie review & summary & introduction

Mrs. Dalloway is a 1997 British drama film directed by Marleen Gorris. The film was produced under standard conditions, without any notable difficulties during production. It was shot on location in England, capturing the essence of post-World War I London depicted in Virginia Woolf’s iconic novel of the same name. Director and Cast Director: Marleen […]

The Hours (2002) movie review & summary & introduction

The Hours was released in 2002 and directed by Stephen Daldry. The film was produced under standard conditions, without any notable difficulties during production. However, adapting the intricate narrative structure of the film from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Michael Cunningham posed creative challenges for the filmmakers. Additionally, coordinating the schedules of the ensemble cast, […]

Magnolia (1999) movie review & summary & introduction

Magnolia was released in 1999 and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The film was produced under relatively smooth conditions, but it was not without its challenges. Anderson’s ambitious vision for the film, which included a complex narrative structure and an ensemble cast, presented logistical and creative hurdles during production. Additionally, the film’s themes of interconnectedness […]

Almost Famous (2000) movie review & summary & introduction

Almost Famous was released in 2000 and was directed by Cameron Crowe. The film was a semi-autobiographical work inspired by Crowe’s own experiences as a teenage writer for Rolling Stone magazine in the 1970s. Production conditions were generally smooth, with Crowe drawing on his personal knowledge of the music industry to create an authentic and […]

Saturday Night Fever (1977) movie review & summary & introduction

Saturday Night Fever was released in 1977, a time marked by significant cultural shifts and social changes, especially in the United States. The film was directed by John Badham and faced various challenges during production, including casting decisions, securing filming locations, and navigating the complexities of depicting the disco scene accurately. Additionally, the film’s exploration […]

The Wind Rises (2013) movie review & summary & introduction

The Wind Rises is a 2013 Japanese animated historical drama film written and directed by the legendary Hayao Miyazaki, the co-founder of Studio Ghibli. The film was produced during a period when Miyazaki announced his retirement, making it his final feature-length film before temporarily coming out of retirement in 2016. Production of the film faced […]

Grave of the Fireflies (1988) movie review & summary & introduction

Grave of the Fireflies was produced in 1988 by Studio Ghibli, a renowned Japanese animation studio. The film was directed by Isao Takahata and is based on the semi-autobiographical short story of the same name by Akiyuki Nosaka. Production of the film faced various challenges, particularly in capturing the emotional depth and realism required for […]

Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) movie review & summary & introduction

Letters from Iwo Jima was produced in 2006, directed by Clint Eastwood. The film presents a unique perspective on the Battle of Iwo Jima by focusing on the experiences of Japanese soldiers defending the island. The production faced several challenges, including the need for historical accuracy and authenticity in depicting the events of the battle […]

Flags of Our Fathers (2006) movie review & summary & introduction

Flags of Our Fathers was produced in 2006, directed by Clint Eastwood. The film faced several challenges during production, particularly in recreating the historical events surrounding the Battle of Iwo Jima and the iconic flag-raising photograph. Eastwood and his team strived for authenticity, conducting extensive research and consulting with historians and veterans to ensure accuracy […]

Saving Private Ryan (1998) movie review & summary & introduction

Saving Private Ryan was produced in 1998, directed by Steven Spielberg. The film’s production faced numerous challenges, particularly in recreating the harrowing realities of World War II combat with authenticity and accuracy. Spielberg sought to depict the D-Day landings at Omaha Beach with unprecedented realism, which required extensive planning, research, and technical expertise. The filmmakers […]

The Thin Red Line (1998) movie review & summary & introduction

The Thin Red Line is a war film released in 1998, directed by Terrence Malick. The production of the movie faced various challenges typical of filming a war epic, including recreating realistic battle scenes and dealing with the complexities of portraying the human experience amidst the chaos of war. Terrence Malick, known for his philosophical […]