24 Oct 2012 Director: Asghar Farhadi Iran 2011 123 min Director and screenwriter Farhadi has created a superbly crafted film about moral and ethical contradictions that face all of us irrespective of our surroundings. The tension is palpable throughout as the densely plotted story unfolds.Simin (Leila Hatami) wants to leave Iran with husband Nader (Peyman… Continue reading A Separation
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The Salesman
05 Dec 2018 Director: Asghar Farhadi Iran 2017 125 min This Oscar-winning film from director Asghar Farhadi tells the story of Rana and Emad, a married couple who are rehearsing for a performance of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman. Forced to leave their structurally insecure house, they rent an apartment from a fellow performer,… Continue reading The Salesman
The Past
21 Feb 2018 Director: Asghar Farhadi Iran, France, Italy 2013 130 min In this intricate drama, Marie attempts to resolve difficulties with her estranged husband. Following a four year separation, Ahmad returns to Paris from Tehran, upon his French wife’s request, in order to finalise their divorce procedure. During his brief stay, Ahmad discovers the… Continue reading The Past