'The Salesman': Another Farhadi-esque Iranian tale

Milo 2022-03-22 09:02:15

Started to pay attention to Iranian films from "Little Shoes", and was convinced by Iranian films and Asghar Farhadi from "A Parting". "The Salesman" is Farhadi's second Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film after "A Farewell". Compared with "A Farewell", "The Salesman" won is not without controversy, but it is also an impressive film. Unforgettable Iranian movies. Like Farhadi's previous films, "The Salesman" is deeply rooted in Iranian religious culture and social life, which is the characteristic of Iranian films, specifically the necessary characteristics of the story's occurrence and advancement. There can be no Farhadi stories in different cultures. The wife in "Salesman" was intruded by a strange man while taking a bath in her new house. The heavy sense of shame almost overwhelmed her. With the comfort of her understanding husband, the situation gradually calmed down; In the middle of the day, he can't let go, his anger is growing, and he is determined to find the man, and the calmed husband and wife are in trouble again; although the husband finally finds the culprit, the two families are on the verge of being broken... Story It is not complicated in itself, but it has a strong sense of dramatic conflict. Whenever the audience thinks that the plot is becoming clear, a new dramatic conflict reappears, especially in the final climax. Shahab Hussaini and Talane Aridosti, who are the queens of Farhadi's productions, starred as the couple, and their performances were convincing.

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The Salesman quotes

  • Naser: Why did your wife open the door?

  • Babak: Degenerate is the one who speaks his mind through swearing.