A very interesting film in that the viewer really gets a feeling for present day Tehran and the social inequities, frustrations, religious oppression, etc. The main character is very understandable and tragic, as are his actions. The film is a bit too long and drags a bit where, if made by Hollywood, it would have moved quickly from scene to scene. But I liked the pacing as it allowed me to understand the character. Everything made sense. That alone was refreshing.
The situation involving women, generally very handsome women, was surprising to me. I knew women were restricted, I knew that they were operating under rules imposed by some crazies, but I hadn't actually seen how this all played out. It's well done in this film, but it left me wanting to know more about the women's lives.
This is a man's story, almost devoid of women. I would like to see the director deal with Persian women. I suspect he could do a good job as he seems to care and respect people.
The situation involving women, generally very handsome women, was surprising to me. I knew women were restricted, I knew that they were operating under rules imposed by some crazies, but I hadn't actually seen how this all played out. It's well done in this film, but it left me wanting to know more about the women's lives.
This is a man's story, almost devoid of women. I would like to see the director deal with Persian women. I suspect he could do a good job as he seems to care and respect people.