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2024-12-02 22:46
By Ali Hamedin
"Mary": Netflix's Israeli reading of the Bible
TEHRAN-In mid-October of this year, the news of the removal of a significant number of films about life under occupation for the Palestinian people caught the world's attention. This shocking news was surprising to many, but such an action was not unexpected from a platform that had produced the series "The Messiah" in Christmas 2020. The series presented substantial distortions regarding the situation of the Palestinian people and, on the other hand, praised the Israeli Security Agency.
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2024-11-03 19:35
By Ali Hamedin
Portraying pain: artistic expressions of Gaza's struggles
TEHRAN- Art has long served as a powerful medium for capturing the deepest human emotions, bearing witness to tragedies, and expressing the suffering of marginalized communities. In the ongoing Gaza genocide, artists around the world have taken to canvas, paint, and digital media to convey the experiences of those caught in the crossfire.
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2024-10-14 20:00
By Ali Hamedin
Gaza's grief: Israel's strikes silence innocent souls, young lives
TEHRAN- As the world reflects on Children’s Day, celebrated on October 8 to honor the laughter, dreams, and innocence of children, the stark reality in Gaza casts a long shadow over this global festivity.
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2024-09-21 18:51
By Ali Hamedin
Children's literature: a shield of imagination against Israeli propaganda
TEHRAN- As an ancient land rich in culture and the home of Abrahamic religions, Palestine has deep roots in history; roots that the usurper Zionist regime is trying to deny and erase. The Palestinian people have a significant history in literature. They have always sought to narrate the history of their land, as well as the history of the crimes committed by the Israeli regime, through their writing over generations.
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2024-09-14 20:14
By Ali Hamedin
Heroes of the age of terror: what happened to American superheroes on 9/11? Part 2
TEHRAN-In addition to reinforcing stereotypes of Arab and Muslim villains, comic books and movies based on them address the 9/11 attacks in another way. These attacks are metaphorical as part of a larger plot that places comic book elements and characters within mythological narratives of good versus evil.
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2024-09-10 17:04
By Ali Hamedin
Heroes of the age of terror: what happened to American superheroes on 9/11? Part 1
TEHRAN-Since the creation of comic books in the midst of the Great Depression in the 1930s, superheroes have been used to entertain and inspire readers, as well as to address important events. During the Depression, they were a symbol of hope for a better world. As the United States entered World War II, superheroes encouraged soldiers on the battlefield and united the public by praising patriotic ideals and mocking their enemies.
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2024-08-26 19:31
By Ali Hamedin
Meta's staunch support for Israel shines through amid Gaza genocide
TEHRAN-Since October 7 and the onset of the Gaza genocide, much news has been reported about the systematic censorship of pro-Palestinian content and users by Meta's subsidiaries, Facebook and Instagram. The company has also explicitly removed any anti-Zionist content.
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2024-08-14 20:23
By Ali Hamedin
“Dune 2”: a science fiction narrative of Gaza resistance
TEHRAN- Based on Frank Herbert’s 1965 sci-fi novel and directed by Denis Villeneuve, the film "Dune" portrays a feudal society on a fictional desert planet 1,000 years in the future, which is more similar to the current situation in the Middle East. The second part of the movie was recently released. In the "Dune" series, major powers battle over a nomadic desert planet, Arrakis, because it is the only place that spice (read oil) - a product essential to space travel - can be mined.
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2024-08-05 19:09
By Ali Hamedin
Marvel backtracking on Sabra's Israeli identity in "Captain America: Brave New World"
TEHRAN-Due to public opposition to the Israeli superhero named Sabra (Ruth Bat-Seraph) appearing in "Captain America: Brave New World," Marvel seems to have removed all of the traditional Israeli roots in the character's history from the trailer for the film, which was released on July 12.
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2024-06-22 18:02
By Ali Hamedin
“Palestine+100”: What will Palestine be like in 2048?
TEHRAN - “Close your eyes, imagine Palestine 100 years after the Nakba, and now, describe it as a story.” This was the request of Basma Ghalayini, editor, to twelve famous writers, which was published in the book "Palestine +100" in 2019 by Comma Press.
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2024-06-04 19:02
By Ali Hamedin
“The Teacher”: dramatic tale of life in occupied Palestine
TEHRAN- “The Teacher” is feature debut of Palestinian-British writer-director Farah Nabulsi, which was shot in 2022. The film highlights not just the countless ways the Israeli occupying forces and settlers dehumanize and abuse Palestinians in the West Bank, but the traumatic toll it continues to take.
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2024-05-06 21:56
By Ali Hamedin
"Gaza”: a cinematic journey through resilience and struggle
TEHRAN-"Gaza" is a documentary directed by Garry Keane and Andrew McConnell, produced in 2019 by Ireland, Canada, and Germany. This documentary takes audiences on an 86-minute exploration of the daily struggles and resilience of the people living in this small strip of land. Filmed between the Israeli war in 2014 and the border protests in 2018, "Gaza" is backed by Ireland and premiered at Sundance before kicking off its international release at the Dublin Film Festival.
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2024-04-20 17:42
By Ali Hamedin
"Godzilla Minus One" and "Oppenheimer": narrating the atomic bombing from two lenses
TEHRAN-In 1945, at the end of World War II, the United States sent two ambassadors of peace to Japan: “Little Boy” and “Fat Man”. These not-so-harsh names belong to the two atomic bombs that were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The atomic bombings killed about 220,000 people, mostly civilians.
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2024-04-14 21:05
By Ali Hamedin
Science Fiction: a fanciful way to tell stories of colonialism : Part 2
TEHRAN- Throughout history, humans have harbored a fascination with envisioning the world of tomorrow and its potential appearance, a concept that has been imaginatively translated into literature through the genre of science fiction.
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2024-04-13 19:39
By Ali Hamedin
Science Fiction: a fanciful way to tell stories of colonialism : Part 1
TEHRAN- Throughout history, humans have harbored a fascination with envisioning the world of tomorrow and its potential appearance, a concept that has been imaginatively translated into literature through the genre of science fiction. Unlike utopian visions, sci-fi narratives frequently paint a future that is far from peaceful and perfect, often portraying scenarios involving alien invasions, malevolent empires, authoritarian dystopias, and the exploration and colonization of new territories – which can sometimes more closely resemble the past than the future.
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2024-04-02 17:12
By Ali Hamedin
"Tears of Gaza”: the unseen reality of Israel's oppression
TEHRAN-Gaza is a land that has experienced the relentless oppression of the Israeli regime for generations. The small strip of land in the occupied Palestinian territories is home to numerous tragic and terrifying memories, making it the focus of many documentaries over the years.
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2024-03-12 17:27
By Ali Hamedin
Quranic comics: illustrated tales of faith
TEHRAN- The combination of word balloons and illustrations depicting various landscapes and characters has created a type of entertaining book known as comic books. While many associate comic books with superheroes, these captivating narratives have held a cherished place in children's libraries for generations.
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2024-03-04 22:19
By Ali Hamedin
Uncovering the untold tragic truths of Palestine through graphic novels
TEHRAN- Comic books have long been a source of humor and entertainment for children and some adults. However, some journalists and cartoonists have tried to express serious and sometimes tragic issues, diverging from the dominance of vibrant superheroes and cheerful content, leading to the emergence of comic journals. These artists are using their medium to address important world issues and shed light on human suffering.