As a result, new entertainment centers were opened, and cinemas became more popular. And since dubbing foreign films into Farsi was increasing the number of cinema-goers, all indications were that producing films in the Iranian language (Farsi) would be a successful business to undertake. Masters like Akira Kurosawa (Seven Samurai) and Yasujirō Ozu (Tokyo Story) shaped global perceptions of cinematic artistry.
Directors such as Abbas Kiarostami and Asghar Farhadi earned acclaim for poetic, minimalist storytelling that explored human struggles. Known for Bollywood’s colorful musicals, India also produces arthouse gems from directors like Satyajit Ray (Pather Panchali), whose work is celebrated worldwide.
