“Parsi-Jaan” Award Goes to “Bacheh Mardom” Movie

  “Parsi-Jaan” Award Goes to “Bacheh Mardom”; A Manifestation of Iranian-Islamic Art in Language and Cinema.

Boraq Hamim Art news Agency _The award ceremony for “Parsi-Jaan,” organized by the Office for the Preservation of the Persian Language at the Art Center, reached its peak at Mehr Hall of the Art Center on Saturday evening, November 27. This event, designed as part of an effort to preserve and strengthen the artistic and cultural identity of Iran, provided a platform for artists of the region to showcase their talents through language and cinema.

Iranian-Islamic Art in Service of the Persian Language

Naser Faez, Director of the Office for the Preservation of the Persian Language at the Art Center, emphasized during the ceremony that since its establishment, the Art Center has always paid special attention to various art forms, including literature and cinema. He added: “Over the past two years, we have tried to connect with language experts and create conditions where this concern takes root in everyone’s hearts. The Persian language is not only sweet and lovable but also dynamic and precise, qualities evident in texts such as the Shahnameh.”

The director also highlighted the role of cultural institutions in safeguarding the Persian language, stating: “Preventing the entry of foreign words is just one of our concerns. We must prevent the destruction and regression of the Persian language because it forms the basis of our cultural and ideological identity.”

Analysis of Selected Films

Later, Ramezan Sheybazi, one of the judges of the “Parsi-Jaan” event, analyzed the nominated films. He stated: “In judging this event, we focused on four key elements: verbal and speech signs, discourse topics, narratology, and semantics. The films that were closest to these criteria were ultimately selected as the top nominees.”

Film “Bacheh Mardom”: An Embodiment of Identity Discourse

Sheybazi commented on the film “Bacheh Mardom,” which was eventually chosen as the winning film of the event: “This film has a clear discourse and seeks to explore identity. It addresses the issue of finding identity in different episodes and does so with a touch of satire. Satire, used in a bitter story, serves as a tool to express deeper social issues. This film exemplifies Iranian-Islamic art, portraying societal concerns with simple yet profound language.”

Film “Raha”: Middle-Class Discourse

He also introduced the film “Raha” as one addressing middle-class discourse, adding: “This film marks an important shift in discourse. The language in this film is evolving and transforming.”

Insight into the Screenwriting Process

Mehmoud Karimi, one of the writers of “Bacheh Mardom,” discussed the creation of the screenplay: “The subject of this film came to us, and we tried to build a narrative through research and study that could engage the audience. We are concerned about the Persian language and wish we could do something, as the vocabulary is becoming increasingly limited.”

Faezeh Yarmohammadi, the other screenwriter of the work, added: “We tried to get closer to the period in which the story takes place and utilized sources like the letters of Simin and Jalal. This helped us use language relevant to that era within the context and setting.”

The Place of Literature Compared to Cinema

Bahram Afkhami, filmmaker and member of the jury, discussed the comparison between literature and cinema: “The status of literature is higher and more enduring than cinema. Literature is often art, but cinema isn’t always so. Films like ‘Raha’ and ‘Bacheh Mardom’ show how language and storytelling can manifest in cinema.”

Closing Ceremony and Awarding “Parsi-Jaan”

At the end of the ceremony, the film “Bacheh Mardom,” directed by Mahmoud Karimi, was introduced as the winning film of the event and received the “Parsi-Jaan” award. Additionally, the film “Raha,” written by Mohammad Ali Hosseini and Hesam Farhmand, was recognized with an honorable mention.

Furthermore, three other films—”Pishmarg,” “Cheshm Badomi,” and “Ziba Sedayam Kon”—also received certificates and awards from the event.

This event was not only recognized as a manifestation of Iranian-Islamic art in language and cinema but also served as a step towards preserving and strengthening the country’s cultural identity.