A Study on Representation of Social Problems in Iranian Movies Winning Internatioal Festivals Awards

The representation of social problems in Iranian movies winning internatioal festivals awards including Cannes, Berlin & Venice film festivals has been studied. The sample is equal to population and includes 20 movies winning awards. Based on movies themes & stories, at %12/3 of the scenes, social limits on women & teen girls, & at %6/6 of the scenes, social abnormalities have been represented. 13 of the movies are not related to social problems of Iran; 3 movies are related to social problems, 3 movies are related to social limits on women & 1 movie is focoused on illegal production of the music. The approach of 15 movies is critical- reformative & 3 of them are not critical- reformative. The elements of representing a dark image of Iran has been found in 3 movies too.