The need to train committed and specialized forces in the field of art and cinema

According to Fars News Agency, quoting the public relations of the Cinema and Audiovisual Organization, Mohammad Khazaei, the head of the Cinema Organization, along with a group of directors of this organization, visited Ayatollah Hosseini Bushehri, the Friday Imam of Qom, and the secretary of the Supreme Council of Seminaries.

Ayatollah Hosseini Bushehri, referring to the customer-oriented view of cinema and the lack of training of experts familiar with the principles, characteristics and religious and revolutionary beliefs, considered the root of the current problems of cinema and said: enemies are based on their false principles and beliefs; But unfortunately we have not considered our principles and beliefs correctly and sometimes we do not even know them properly; Of course, there are committed artists and actors who are considered the pride of the country with their magnificent works and come on stage when necessary.

Pointing to the need to adhere to the principles and criteria, he added: “Taste should not prevail anywhere; Rather, a series of principles and indicators appropriate to the correct beliefs and convictions should be the criterion for action, and more importantly, based on these principles and indicators, specialized forces should be trained to use them.

The Friday Imam of Qom considered the role of art necessary in explaining and spreading beliefs and stated: Art in its general meaning, in religious and non-religious society, has played and continues to play an important role in explaining and spreading beliefs; Of course, the face of art has changed from the past to the present, and this means that we must use the effective arts, advanced tools and techniques while preserving the ancient arts, so that we can explain the goals and ideals of the revolution and Islam to all people of the world. do.

He continued: “If our cinematic productions are made and paid with an Islamic perspective and based on its teachings, it will establish a connection with the hearts and souls of the people.” Because Islam is in harmony with human nature. For example, the anthem “Hello Commander” appeared more than expected and was welcomed by the people because of its closeness and closeness to the culture and beliefs of the people. In cinema, too, one cannot expect a good result if the Western view prevails.

The secretary of the Supreme Council of seminaries considered art as an important tool in advancing jihad of explanation and added: art is an important tool in jihad of explanation. The enemy has launched a full-blown cognitive-cultural and perceptual war against us, and one of the most effective ways to counter it is to use the capacity and status of art. Using the extraordinary capacity of art, especially cinema, can be modeled in society. What some tribunes are not able to do.

Addressing the head of the country’s cinema organization and his companions, he noted: “Today, if we have a position and credit, it is thanks to the great efforts of Imam Khomeini (ra) and the existence of a wise leader of the revolution.” With devotion to Islam and the Ahl al-Bayt (PBUH) and love for the Islamic Revolution and Iran, plan and pursue your goals. In this regard, note that the output of your work should meet the needs of all different segments of the population across the country.

* The role of cinema in the field of jihad cannot be ignored

At the beginning of the meeting, Mohammad Khazaei, the head of the country’s cinema organization, presented a report on the actions and activities of this organization and the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance in the 13th government, and said: Islami has announced his first official stance against this insulting film at the end of the festival, because we believe that insulting the sanctities of our red line, and then other institutions and real and legal personalities and different sections of society towards biased content. The film has reacted, and we continue to pursue anti-religious issues and behaviors through the diplomatic apparatus.

Referring to the desecration of Imam Reza (as) in the film Holy Spider, the Deputy Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance said: The Ministry of Guidance is pursuing a complaint against the people involved in this film through the judiciary, and we are trying to prevent such cases from happening again. .

He continued: “In the current situation, there has been an attack on the cinema as a whole, which needs to be managed and taken care of.” Iranian cinema, thanks to the orders of Imam Khomeini (as) and the Supreme Leader, and with the blessings of the Islamic Revolution, has gone through a path of transformation and transcendence and has been able to gain many honors for the country.

According to him, there may be a few people inside and outside the country who create problems and challenges, but this number has no place or effect compared to the majority and the majority of the cinema family.

The head of the Cinema Organization stated that without a doubt, if it were not for the products of Iranian cinema, many narratives would remain incomplete in the last four decades, addressing the important social and cultural role of cinematographers We face the modern role of cinematographers in the production of audio and video content should not be underestimated. Using the same tools, the West is spreading its culture of domination.

He continued: “We need committed and compassionate filmmakers in all fields.” In this regard, we need platforms and home networks and web series to provide new media content, and to strengthen the infrastructure of civilization, we need the works and extracts of the efforts of our filmmakers and artists.

Khazaei stated that the majority of Iranian cinema families act as valuable human and social assets in the service of national interests and the growth of public culture. They harm the cinema family and its social status from within; Of course, these people, who act only with personal and political intentions and with oppositional gestures against the mainstream and public, their nature is almost clear to the cinematographers.

Referring to the ill-considered and anti-national behaviors and words of some filmmakers in foreign festivals and the desecration of culture and social custom, he clarified: The discussion of the cinema family is separate from these people. We must be careful to take care of filmmakers as valuable human assets, and with the few people who pursue their own business and personal interests, break the norm and disrespect; Will undoubtedly be dealt with.

According to him, unfortunately, some people are flooding from inside the cinema today and are harming the cinema family and tarnishing the image of this cultural and social institution, which demands from the classes and the cinema house to protect the public image and The social status of cinema should be thoughtful and intelligent. Because if it is not planned, it will destroy the popularity and functions of cinema.

Referring to the role of filmmakers in explaining the achievements and ideals of the revolution, he said: “Since the beginning of the revolution, about 4,000 films have been made, of which about 1,000 have had religious or sacred defense-related films and the role of filmmakers in the field can not be Jihad ignored the explanation; Unfortunately, in the attack on cinema, the very good faces of cinema and the whole cinema family were ignored.

The Deputy Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, referring to the strategy of the Cinema Organization with the focus on “ethics, awareness and hope” and the formulation and design of five-year plans for the future, said: Reforming laws and regulations is one of our serious priorities in this We have tried to facilitate the process of construction and display of works and to prevent possible problems by clarifying and compiling specific criteria for the Construction License Council.

He added: “According to the justice-oriented approach of the 13th government, in the strategy of the Cinema Organization, we have considered the provincial capacities and the discovery of young and committed talents, and we have this on the agenda in the provincial trips we have planned to different parts of the country.” .

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