By: Bob Foale

Bob Foale — Fri, 31 May 2013 10:48:34 +0000

‘Excellent’: 18 votes
=> Brilliant! Marvellous depiction of moral choices and where no one was wrong or wholly right.
=> Totally brilliant – best film this year! Really engrossing and thought-provoking, with many layers of meaning.
=> Absolutely gripping narrative – and well observed. A real insight into how ordinary people live in Iran. And much to think about vis-à-vis the ‘class’ system and how religious belief impinges on it! Great!
=> Intense & powerful
=> Incredibly powerful & terribly sad. Impossible to imagine how East & West can ever really understand each other when the position of women is as it is in the Muslim tradition. Beautifully acted – so much emotion & so little physical contact!
=> It confirmed that events control people and that Iran has a humane justice system.
=> Well-acted, realistic. Another [sorry, I can’t make out the word] film!!
=> Very well acted. Drew one in completely to their predicaments.
=> Wonderful film! Second viewing for me & just as good second time around. Very moving, superbly acted – especially Termeh and the Grandfather
=> An excellent, complex film full of impossible dilemmas.
=> A film of impossible decisions. The uncertain ending seemed appropriate.
=> Very absorbing. The acting was superb: more documentary (it was so convincing) yet gave us drama too.
=> Too drained to write much. Those performances! How did they do it? All those confrontations & dilemmas, totally convincing & clear. I liked the social class angle. Wonderful contrast between fiery parents and calm daughter.
=> A far different view of Iran than portrayed by the media – although subservient to men, women still have a voice. Excellent, inconclusive ending.
=> Amazing
=> A fascinating snapshot of the moral issues that confront a family in a Muslim & devout family.
=> A wonderful, humane film. It gives a picture of daily life in Iran which we never normally get. The best film of the season, outstanding!

‘Very Good: 8 votes
=> Wow! A maze of moral dilemmas. Well-acted & nice ending (in that it didn’t conclude everything).
=> Well directed. Well performed. Too prolonged?
=> Sad subject.
=> Superb acting – held my attention, although about 10-15 minutes too long because of the extended arguing.
=> Very interesting film – interesting to see the day to day life in Iran & the position of women in society. A very watchable 2 hours.

1 Comment without a grade
=> I don’t know

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