Generally reputed as being more liberal and reform-minded, and benevolent towards the arts. Was the Minister of Culture and Islamic Orientation between 1982 and 1992, and later President of the Islamic Republic in 1997, holding the post until 2005.
In 1983, one measure taken was to ban the distribution of video cassettes and close down video clubs across Iran.
Farabi Cinema Foundation was founded, which oversaw the cinema reforms and reported back to the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance
References:
Albert Elena book, 'The School We Went To' chapter.
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