Hoja’s Vigil (1950s)
The film explores themes of freedom of the press and the complexities of truth through a conversation among friends in a coffee house. Hamid, a young radical, argues for a free press but is challenged by his peers about the nature of truth and bias in journalism. The story of Nasr-ed-din Hoja is used as an allegory, illustrating how unfair rules are easier to create than to uphold. The narrative critiques the idea that freedom of the press should only reflect certain viewpoints, suggesting that such a mindset hinders societal progress.
Keywords
freedom of press, truth, bias, journalism, Nasr-ed-din Hoja, allegory, societal critique, young radical, coffee house, unfair rules
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