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Rasfoiala: The deep imprint of history in the raw flesh of humanity by Claudia Tokacs

Rasfoiala: The deep imprint of history in the raw flesh of humanity by Claudia Tokacs

Oct 8, 2026 | Review

The novel’s greatest achievement lies in its perfect balance between an intimate family story—rich with love and the textures, scents, and warmth of Persian life—and the overwhelming historical forces that ultimately tear that family apart. What could have been...

Radio România Cultural – City Readings: “My Name is Innocence” by Shiva Rahbaran

Oct 8, 2026 | Review

Anamarie Spataru speaks with the historian. Gabriela Avram, about the historical context of the novel, the Islamic Revolution and the destiny of a generation caught between the hope of change and the repression of the new regime. Anamaria Spataru: In the novel...
Patricia Duffaud review of Iranian Cinema Uncensored in Wasafiri Magazine, Issue 94, Summer 2018

Patricia Duffaud review of Iranian Cinema Uncensored in Wasafiri Magazine, Issue 94, Summer 2018

Jun 21, 2018 | Review

In this review Patricia Duffaud shows how Shiva Rahbaran investigates the evolution of New Iranian Cinema in the context of the 1979 Revolution through extensive interviews with Internationally celebrated filmmakers living and working in Iran.

Review of Iranian Cinema Uncensored in First Things

Review of Iranian Cinema Uncensored in First Things

Apr 1, 2017 | Review

Sohrab Ahmari reviews Shiva Rahbaran’s Iranian Cinema Uncensored as a “fascinating collection of interviews”. Read Interview Review as...
Review of Iranian Cinema Uncensored in Asian Affairs

Review of Iranian Cinema Uncensored in Asian Affairs

Feb 1, 2017 | Review

Antony Wynn reviews Shiva Rahbaran’s new book on contemporary Iranian cinema.

“Dramatic Licence” – Review of Iranian Cinema Uncensored in TLS

“Dramatic Licence” – Review of Iranian Cinema Uncensored in TLS

Sep 30, 2016 | Review

Sara Jilani reviews Shiva Rahbaran’s new book on contemporary Iranian cinema.

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