Iran never lacks good movies. "Salesman" is a 118-minute film, the characters are full and tense, and there is no bad guy in the whole film, but everyone, more or less, plays the role of the promoter of the tragedy, maybe they don't think so. .
The naughty student secretly took pictures of the teacher sleeping in class, but he respected the teacher sincerely, and complained about the "discrimination" the teacher encountered in the taxi. When the teacher asked for help from the father who had retired from the traffic bureau, the teenager said Do not say a sincere and righteous promise.
Imed's colleague and friend in the crew, Bobak, kindly lent the house he had just vacated to the couple, but refused to mention the rent. However, when his wife had an "accident", Imed was under pressure. And outraged, began blaming Bobak for not telling him about the ex-tenant's sex work. However, Bobak repeatedly reiterated that it was a gossip from the neighbors and was not credible, so he never told him. It can be seen that Bobak is also a rational and kind man.
Imed, what a man of both political integrity and talent. At school, he was beloved by his students and a talented literature teacher. In the troupe, he is a dedicated leading actor. At the same time, he is also a key member of the troupe. He is respected by others and participates in the communication with the script reviewer. At home, he is a good husband and a good partner in his wife's career. After his wife encountered the "accident", he took good care of her, accompanied her, and never gave up.
Reyna, compared to the other characters in the film, is a little less well-built and has a vague character, but she is also a key task in the film's turning point. She is a good wife, as well as Immed's career and soul mate. She is kind and loving. At the same time, she is also weak. In that environment where public opinion can "eat people", women are weak.
And the "culprit" was just a gray-haired old man who cheated on him. After finding out that his "lover" had already lived in a new house, he chose to flee immediately without hurting Lena, and as a keeper Laid down the money as an apology. In addition, this old man is actually closer to Willie in "Death of a Salesman" in the play.
However, an important group of characters has been missed, that is -- the neighbors, or the insiders who are on the sidelines. On the one hand, they are good neighbors. They ran to Lena's house as soon as possible, rescued her, and sent her to the hospital. They also love each other in their lives. On the other hand, however, they are arguably the main drivers of the whole tragedy. They "spread" Reina's misfortune to the people around them over and over again, and they thought they were caring about her. They kept reminding that the "culprit" entered Reina's bathroom, and Reina was almost "violated" , however, these are just their speculations without any basis, just as they believe that the former tenant is a "sex worker".
It was because of the "neighbors" who were "concerned" again and again that Imed began to feel that the situation was so serious that it endangered his dignity as a man and a husband, he developed anger and distrust of his wife, and he began to decide, The fact is as the neighbor said, Reina was almost violated, he hated the "culprit", and he locked the old man with heart problems in a small cubicle with the last punch. , endangering his life.
These neighbors, individually, none of them are bad people, but they used their so-called "care" to create an environment in which public opinion crushes people. This public opinion environment has transformed Imed from a rational and gentle teacher into The irascible avenger, at the same time, also split the beautiful tacit understanding and trust between Imed and Lena.
Looking back at ourselves, this "neighbor" is actually by our side, and "they" may be our relatives, colleagues, friends, maybe, ourselves, and at some point, also a member of this "neighbor". Living in such a culture, we are all more or less influenced by the public opinion around us, and it is impossible to be alone. The only thing I can think of, the only thing I can do is to have a clear understanding of myself, what I want and what I can do. If you are influenced by others, you can try not to be influenced by the surrounding environment, without others.
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