On reading my LBC post Serparation my friend Nandu suggested that I see this multiple award winning Iranian film. It is a film rather sad but worth spending a couple of hours on.
Thank you Nandu. That was a moving experience. Having just read something about the Iranian film industry in a book about which I shall be putting up a blog post tomorrow, this was a mind blowing experience.
I just watched the film, The Separation. I felt compassion for the characters, the stories, and the struggles that each person faced. It was only a glimpse into their life, but that glimpse was filled with so much humanity. Beautiful film making.
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I am in total agreement with you Steph.
sitting here.
i feel almost like i’ve been through a war. i’m just emotionally spent.
i kept watching through the credits to see if termeh would come out and go with her father. whom i wanted her to choose.
i came away knowing two things.
that culture is amazing. it is modern yet somehow totally primitive in a raw boned way.
and the other is…
i could never be a woman over there. i would find a way to leave.
it is so patriarchal as to be suffocating and absolutely frightening.
at least to me. perhaps if it’s all i knew i would feel differently. but i don’t think so. as a man i doubt you would know the innate fear it brings.
thank you rummy for this remarkable experience. it’s good to get out of my comfort zone and experience a different culture!
it was a superb film. and worth every moment spent.
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I was totally zapped too. I have met Iranians and in fact one is a good friend whenever he decides to surface from his hibernation but this was totally unexpected for its rawness. I am looking forward to discussing it with him when he surfaces. http://rummuser.com/?p=4445
thank you for the link to mohsen. what a face! what a wonderful man!
i saw the picture of the two of you in july of 2011. you appeared to have a neck injury! it’s a lovely picture of two wise men.
i read his translation of osho … uh oh. i hope i got that right!… anyway the translation about the ego.
such simple truth. and insight.
good.
mohsen on his orange bicycle and his red gloves!
a valuable man.
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He will flip if he sees your response. Between you me and the door post, he is actually slightly off balance like I am too. That is what makes the two of us click with each other. He is quite harmless really!
I am trying to see if I get get my hands on “About Elly” by the same Iranian Director . Like Tammy Praveena & I were eagerly waiting while the credits were rolling to see who Termeh chooses to live with – I guess we can each decide how we want this sad story to end !
I think that the ending was beautifully done! If you do get your hands on About Elly, please share with me too.
Incidentally we watched it on TV – they showed it a few days ago . I then downloaded the link which I sent you . I think one can watch ” About Elly” online ( Google it ) . I will try and get the DVD .
Very moving. Thank you!
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Watched a few minuets of the film and it looks quite interesting. Will bookmark it and watch at a later time. Time for the heads-up!
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Ha… that should say “Thanks for the heads-up!”
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I understood. Incidentally, I saw Eat Drink Man Woman yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it. I posted it on my facebook wall as my blog was undergoing repairs. Thank you for that recommendation too.
My pleasure Alan.
Just a head’s up…
Decided to watch this movie yesterday but it has since been pulled by YouTube for copyright violation and is no longer available. Just wanted to let you know.
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Let me see if I can help Alan.