Iran’s cultural assets valuable enough to hit screen: Raisi
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi highlighted the rich cultural assets of the Iranian-Islamic civilization, expressing a keen interest in presenting them to the world through cinema.
He made the statement during a meeting with the officials of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance as well as the selection committee, artists and the head of the 42nd Fajr International Film Festival on Tuesday.
Raisi underlined the importance of cooperation between the government and people involved in the arts and culture, according to president.ir.
President Raisi praised the organizers of the 42nd Fajr International Film Festival and stressed the need to enhance strengths, while addressing any shortcomings.
He emphasized the significance of using the insights and experiences of veterans in the field, preventing their valuable contributions from being marginalized.
Acknowledging the significant increase in submissions from filmmakers of high-quality films, Raisi stated the government’s role in promoting talent across all regions, including remote areas.
Addressing the report on the quantitative and qualitative improvements in this year’s festival, Raisi expressed satisfaction and noted the potential for artistic, cultural, and literary works inspired by the Sacred Defense era.
He highlighted the vast capacities of bravery, resilience, and self-sacrifice during the eight-year period, suggesting art enthusiasts’ activities should be included in creative
endeavors.
Raisi praised the efforts of the country’s youths, who, despite sanctions and restrictions, have achieved valuable milestones through innovation and creativity.
“These accomplishments, reminiscent of the spirit of Sacred Defense, possess significant potential to inspire artistic and literary works,” the president reiterated.
Acknowledging the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance’s attention to the concerns and wishes of enthusiasts in the cultural and artistic fields, President Raisi said that their opinions, experiences, and capacities must be taken into consideration.
Concluding his address, Raisi underscored the significance of presenting artistic, cinematic, and literary works in neighboring and Islamic countries.
He noted the positive reception of such works in promoting the values of the Islamic Republic and called for constant support for the production and spreading culturally significant productions.