Examining the presuppositions to reach the religious script

Theoretical Dissertation of Dramatic Literature Master's Course

Screenwriting Orientation

Abstract:

The research issue is to examine the assumptions to reach a religious script. To answer this problem, the descriptive-analytical method has been used. The theoretical framework is the transformation of the sensible world into the sensible world in the theory of Ayatollah Javadi Amoli, - the creation of works whose starting point is the understanding of the mind, the middle of which is the understanding and processing of the sensible in the imaginary apparatus and finally making it sensible in the outside world; - and also the theoretical foundations of Martyr Avini about religious cinema. The interface ring is strong in sensible perception, illusion and imagination. Art that walks in the void of sense and imagination, its result is nothing but this art and corrupt Hollywood cinema. To create a religious screenplay, the only effective element is the screenwriter, because any suggested way to create a religious screenplay must pass through a filter called the author. Most of the screenplay is formed within the writer; Therefore, one should not expect to provide a way to make the screenplay religious like a mathematical formula. He is the only religious writer who consciously and unconsciously writes a religious script from within himself. If the author's essence and inner being were cultivated and committed heartily and practically to Islamic rulings, philosophy and ethics, the screenplay he produces will undoubtedly be religious, and unless any solution is presented due to the lack of a religious writer, it will not lead anywhere. On the one hand, "religious understanding" guides him in applying the desired content of religion, and on the other hand, "artistic understanding" teaches him which form elements are in harmony or conflict with its content; Finally, the "obedience to religion" of such a writer warns him against using elements that are contrary to his religious content. It is like this that Islamic rules, philosophy, and morals appear in the screenplay as much as the author's personal commitment and makes it religious. Keywords: screenplay, religion, Islamic rules, Islamic philosophy, Islamic morals, form, content, story, genre. 

Problem outline

Among the screenwriting thinkers of Iran and the world, there are presuppositions to reach a religious screenplay; For example, some people consider religious screenplays to be about religious concepts, or about one of the saints, or even the only narration of a story based on reality. If there are problems with these theories, such as maybe the subject of the script is about religious issues, but the conclusion is anti-religious, or is it possible to use non-religious means to achieve a religious result? This is the word of all divine religions from Hazrat Adam (peace be upon him) to Hazrat Khatam (peace be upon him). With the detailed discussion that will follow, it becomes clear that whatever definition we give of religion, religious art in general and religious script in particular are affected by the same definition; "On the other hand, when we talk about religion in general, we are at risk of being vague and careless, and we may distort the important and complex nuances of existing religions. For example, religion is usually (but not always) associated with belief in a supernatural or divine realm, but belief in a supernatural realm does not exist in some religions (such as Buddhist schools that do not believe in the existence of God) and in religions that do exist (such as Neoism and Hinduism and (Islam) plays very different roles. There are huge differences among religions, which is why it is difficult to find a common minimum or to talk about religion in general. (Peterson and others, 1383: 19). Therefore, it is inevitable that the desired religion and its definition should be determined first so that we can enter into the main discussion.

Throughout the history of mankind, prophets were sent by God to the people to introduce them to the way of how to live.

Throughout human history, prophets were sent to the people from God to show them the way to live; We call this way of living as religion, which is determined by God at any time according to the conditions and people of that time and communicated to people by divine prophets. All divine religions have rules, morals and philosophy that guide people to the truth in this worldly and hereafter life. This triangle of rules, ethics and philosophy has determined a task for the part of human life, which, by doing it, brings worldly and hereafter happiness to those who do it. With a little reflection on the point that according to the definition of divine religions, humans are obliged to implement the commands of religion at all stages of their lives, it becomes clear that it is not possible to implement religion at some stage of life and at some stage, for example, in art, abandon religion and create art that has nothing to do with religion without the constraints of religion and claim to be religious. It is clear that with the arrival of a new religion, the previous rituals will become obsolete and everyone must follow the new religion. If they seek the right path. There is no doubt that the religion of Islam is the last religion sent by God and it was revealed to the world by Hazrat Khatami of the order of Muhammad Mustafa (peace be upon him). The link between the religion of Islam and the sky is not broken, and with the presence of the infallible Imam (peace be upon him), the way to interpret and implement Islamic commands is open according to the times and conditions of today's mankind. Shia jurisprudence is a dynamic jurisprudence and with the strong principles that have come down to us from the Qur'an and the Sunnah, even in the absence of the Infallible Imam (peace be upon him), the path is not closed to our scholars, and by interpreting the Qur'an and following the hadiths of the Infallible (peace be upon them), we can reach the destination. Humanities arising from each religion are affected by its definition of Islam. There is no doubt that with all the rational and narrative evidences (the hadith of Ghadirakhm, the necessity of appointing a successor according to the rule of favor, the hadith of Manzlat, etc.), which cannot be included in this brief discussion, Shiism is the only true path and continuation of pure Muhammadan Islam; Therefore, we continue the discussion with the certainty that we must derive our entire life approach from the Shia foundations and that the meaning of religion in the future discussions of Shia Islam. (William Goldman) This means that the purpose and whatever is to be conveyed to the audience must be well understood by the screenwriter and well conveyed to the viewer. This goal may be goals such as: scaring or thinking in special and unconventional movies. In any case, whatever this goal is, it should be presented in a correct and sublime manner and not by touching the most ridiculous aspects of humanity. The audience should be respected and associated with the film in a proper way. A screenwriter can always use proven and successful patterns, but he should never avoid creativity and innovation and presenting new features and tips. In fact, he should try to involve his audience in a new experience if he can. A screenwriter should never forget the audience. He must give the audience the information needed to accompany the film at the right times so that he does not get confused and does not lose the story due to ignorance. For example, one of the principles of classic screenwriting is that the important and main characters of the film should be introduced to the viewer in the first third of the film. Or in crime films, it is impossible to prevent giving information that helps the audience to solve the mystery; This is one of the most important aspects of screenwriting. (Encyclopedia of Growth)

According to all cinematographers, the script is one of the most basic pillars of making a movie. It should be said that the script is the basic plan according to which the film is built; If this script has specified any path and goal, the rest of the film's actors will inevitably follow it. Although a small change is made by the director, but in the end, the path is the same as the original path of the script. According to the above points, the importance of the script to reach the religious cinema that is considered by all cultural sympathizers is determined. As a rule of thumb, a religious film can only be made with a religious script. It is very clear that a religious film cannot be produced with a script written on a secular basis.