Dramatic and Cinematic Potentials of the Fifth Dome in Nizami's Haft Peykar by Heydar Ali Dahmarde, Hojat Raeisi

“…The presence of common elements of story and drama, such as characters, plot, ideas, setting, and the use of successive and sometimes nested narratives, could greatly enhance the suspense and overall appeal of the work, making it a compelling candidate for adaptation into film or theater. Moreover, the vivid imagery and scenes that highlight the imaginative aspect of the work, along with fantastic creatures and surreal environments, could pave the way for a fantasy film rich in engaging narratives and strong dramatic elements. …”
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David Lynch’s Los Angeles: Control and Liberation through the Cinematic Image by Jakob Jurisch

“…In my article, I will analyze how these films take stock of American West Coast lives of the late 20th and early 21st century, on the one hand providing a psychodrama of dreams gone bust, while on the other exploring the potential for a new iconography.…”
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