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Asgar Farhadi’s A Separation--a courtroom drama in three acts and Iran’s official entry for Best Foreign Film at the 2012 Oscars--paints an admirably candid picture of dysfunctional life under the Islamic republic. The separation of the film’s title is in the opening divorce hearing--Simin wants to leave Iran with her daughter Termeh; her husband Nadar cannot desert his senile father--but could as easily refer to the divisions of education, gender and social advantage that shape what follows. After Simin moves out, Nadar hires Razeih--a pious woman with a sweet daughter and a hot-headed husband--to care for his unmanageable father. But when a standoff results in disaster for Razeih, both families must assert their honour in Tehran’s congested justice system. There’s nothing quite like a courtroom for dragging up class bitterness--and while Iran’s theocratic regime isn’t on trial in A Separation, its effects are felt in the contest of values at the film’s heart. Secular and middle-class, Nadar and Simin’s sense of Persian superiority belittles Razeih and enrages her husband, both of whom belong to the struggling majority of Iranians who accept the Islamic republic. A careworn judge must draw a line in the blur of distorted facts before him--but state justice wont address the deeper codes of pride and identity at stake. If our sympathies continually shift sides, we’re always behind the observant and fearless young Termeh, the only character whose moral code is flexible enough to survive A Separation intact. The film’s final act--her custody hearing--is Termeh’s alone to decide. --Leo Batchelor
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The stand out film of the 2011 Berlin Film Festival and winner of the Golden Bear, A Separation is a suspenseful and intelligent drama detailing the fractures and tensions at the heart of Iranian society. Written and directed by Asghar Farhadi, the film boasts a range of superb performances from the ensemble cast who collectively received the Silver Bears for both Best Actor and Best Actress at the Berlinale. The compelling narrative is driven by a taut and finely written script rooted in the particular of Iranian society but which transcends its setting to create a stunning morality play with universal resonance. When his wife (Leila Hatami) leaves him, Nader (Peyman Moadi) hires a young woman (Sareh Bayat) to take care of his suffering father (Ali-Asghar Shahbazi). But he doesn t know his new maid is not only pregnant, but also working without her unstable husband s (Shahab Hosseini) permission. Soon, Nader finds himself entangled in a web of lies manipulation and public confrontations. A SEPARATION is the first ever Iranian film to be awarded the Golden Bear.
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60 of 66 people found the following review helpful
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A real gem of a movie that provides a very interesting (and quite surprising) insight into today's Iranian society. Although the story is better left untold, the script challenges you in your perception and opinion of the main characters scene after scene. The acting is top-notch and, although the pace is quite measured, the movie is never dull or boring. A movie I would warmly recommend to anybody who has a brain, a curiosity for the world out there, and thinks that there is a life beyond Transformers 27!
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Ali
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Positive:
It is a great movie, definitely worth watching. (one of the best Iranian movies I've seen so far)
The qualities of video and audio are quite good.
Negative:
This DVD comes with only English subtitle (if there are more, i couldn't find them in the menu), and as a Farsi speaker I can say that the subtitles are heavily simplified.
It is a great movie, definitely worth watching. (one of the best Iranian movies I've seen so far)
The qualities of video and audio are quite good.
Negative:
This DVD comes with only English subtitle (if there are more, i couldn't find them in the menu), and as a Farsi speaker I can say that the subtitles are heavily simplified.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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A superbly made film, made in an almost documentary style. There is no background music. The acting is faultless by the entire cast, and being an Iranian speaker, I appreciate the nuances of the acting which reading subtitles does not give. It's often difficult to believe they were acting. My only little gripe was the casting of the directors daughter as an eleven year old. She is a superb actress but she looked as if she is sixteen or seventeen. I highly recommend the film.
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rather grim film
very well acted but a rather grim film do not watch it if you feel down its more of a film buffs film
Published 14 days ago by JOHN COKE
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My opinion about the DVD "A Separation"
The DVD was in very good conditions. It has subtitles which helped me in its understanding. It fulfilled my expectations. I would vividly recommend it to a friend.
Published 1 month ago by AMADEU FILIPE MARTINS COSTA
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A Separation DVD
Brilliant film which gradually unfolds a complex plot, showing how inter-relationships affect a range of people, whether they like it or not
Published 1 month ago by Gillian Goldenberg
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Masterpiece.
This is a naturalistic human drama few can't be riveted by. On a first viewing it was impossible to anticipate where this initially simple tale about a couple's separation would... Read more
Published 1 month ago by mart
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Fabulous
A touching story of every day life and problems. Wonderfully acted and filmed, touching characters. As far from a hollywood cliche as you can get.
Published 1 month ago by Sarah
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A Separation
A very high-quality production from a superb Iranian director. In Farsi language (with English sub-titles). Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. A. J. Dandy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great film!
I really enjoyed this film, I don't mind films with subtitles- it's the only way I can watch films in my house with the noise of the kids LOL
Published 2 months ago by mum4boys
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Excellent
Great movie with excellent timing and twists. Worth the oscar. Intense drama depicting struggles of normal working families in Tehran. Product arrived on time
Published 2 months ago by S. K. Shah
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A Seperation
An excellent film, it came highly recommended. It did not fail to satisfy as it was indeed very illuminating. I would recomend!
Published 3 months ago by Claire
4.0 out of 5 stars
the separation - interesting but frustrating
I enjoyed this film - lots of interesting dialogue, a very insightful view into the legalities of divorce in iran. The actors are heartfelt and it well worth seeing. Read more
Published 3 months ago by jane01
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