Zahra Faraji

Zahra Faraji

Favorite films

  • I Confess
  • Se7en
  • There Will Be Blood
  • The Apartment

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  • It Turns Blue

    ★★★

  • Meteor

  • A Man Escaped

    ★★★★★

  • The Forgotten Space

    ★★½

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  • It Turns Blue

    It Turns Blue

    ★★★

    Subtle execution and performances. Heartbreaking child abuse story with not much of an impact for its neutral ending that keeps the brutality of the situation alive.

  • Meteor

    Meteor

    Doesn’t serve the purpose. For me, it was all over the place with no clear storyline that connects with the viewer.

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  • Sand Storm

    Sand Storm

    ★★★

    The film is extremely picky and that's why it feels off. 


    There is a great story, the cast are doing good, cinematography is good, and there is a great contrast in society which is interesting and makes me curious to want to see more. But there are missing pieces of this puzzle that Elite Zexer decides not to share with the audience. 

    It falls flat because the conflict goes way deep inside the characters head than expected. Everything in the…

  • Snow and the Bear

    Snow and the Bear

    ★★★½

    The story doesn’t develop properly to become complete. I think it had so much potential to become an unforgettable piece. It still stands out for the layers of underlying story that reveals details about the culture, society, and environment.
    I liked the idea that puts the environment in the story as an independent character. Bats, the bear, and dogs have strong presence and the snowy white scenery provides a great background for them all.
    Subtle performances. Powerful execution.