Seyeda Raziyi Yasini’s book called “Prophet figures in cinema” has been published. It contains the analysis of differences between Western and Iranian films featuring prophets as main characters. It also includes speculations regarding the opportunities opened up for Islamic art and its relatively new branch — cinema.
The work is written in plain language for general audience. Besides, it contains an introduction for Russian readers that explains the author’s choice of the topic for discussion and attempts to clear up possible misunderstandings.
