Dramatic and Cinematic Potentials of the Fifth Dome in Nizami's Haft Peykar

In contemporary eras, considerable emphasis is placed globally on the adaptation of literary works. Artists in various fields, including performing arts, cinema, visual arts, etc., each employing their unique approaches, have drawn inspiration from these works, resulting in the creation of notable and prominent pieces. Among these artistic endeavors, cinema, being a comprehensive form of art with enhanced capabilities relative to other media, has played a significant role in the realm of literary adaptations. Nevertheless, in Iran, despite its wealth of literary works, there has been relatively limited attention devoted to literary adaptations. An exemplary instance of adaptation characterized by imagination and allegory is Nezami's Haft Peykar. Given the allure that works featuring elements of imagination, allegory, and symbolism hold for adaptation in visual arts, particularly in cinema, this study aims to explore the potential for theatrical and cinematic adaptation within the framework of Nezami's Haft Peykar, focusing specifically on its ‘Fifth Dome’. The diverse array of imagery, vivid descriptions, robust narrative structure, exceptional characters, and engaging conflicts and suspensions collectively contribute to rendering this narrative amenable to a compelling and respectable film adaptation.