Favorite films
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
A Separation is a compelling film that depicts the complexities of relationships and the challenges of having to fit in the religious and societal norms of society. The film, which is set in modern-day Iran revolves around Nader and Simin, a couple in Tehran, which are both at crossroads as a result of their differing viewpoints about moving abroad for the better prospects of their daughter. The movie takes a turn after Nader hires the maid Razieh and they go…
Offside (2006) was a movie that mostly explained gender roles and discrimination against the women as they were prohibited by entering in the stands to watch the game. I think this movie was unpredictable because the focus was first on one of the female football fans (played by Sima Mobarak-Shahi), but then it shifted to other female football fans that also tried to get in that were stuck in the pen. Also, the female soccer fans should at least get…
"Gandhi" (1982) was produced by Richard Attenborough. I think this film very accurately depicted the life of Gandhi during the 20th century. Gandhi was a very revolutionary figure during the 20th century as he helped India gain independence after staging numerous strikes and non-violent protests against the British. When he arrives back in India following his victory in South Africa, he is asked to take up to fight against the British rule, he agrees, and although there are some challenges…
I think this movie is much different then any of the other movies I have watched because they interview different people from "Factory 420", and they share their darkest memories during their work at the factory. I also like how every single person is interviewed at a different place but at some scenes they are all together. They even share poems from poets such as Ouyang Jianghe. They show a lot of scenes at the factory that shows what they…