Friday, May 09, 2008
Brief Movie Review:
So last night, I watched an Iranian/French film. It was my second time to watch any film that had Iranian people involved and was interesting.
The film is called 'Kandehar', probably the original title in English would be 'Journey to Kandehar'. I am going with my EXTREMELY limited acquaintance with Farsi here, so don't count on it over at ImDb.
The film concerns a girl, older, who goes illegally into Iran to try and help her sister. There is at times a Bunuel quality to the film, the way people get around in psychedelically painted 3 wheeled cars is of interest. Horses and carts actually are FAR more reliable, if this film is any indication.
There are some wonderful characters, and it has great landscapes.
Interstingly, it doesn't go overboard slamming the Taliban, but the Taliban certainly do not come off as your friends either.
Do see it if you get the chance!
The film is called 'Kandehar', probably the original title in English would be 'Journey to Kandehar'. I am going with my EXTREMELY limited acquaintance with Farsi here, so don't count on it over at ImDb.
The film concerns a girl, older, who goes illegally into Iran to try and help her sister. There is at times a Bunuel quality to the film, the way people get around in psychedelically painted 3 wheeled cars is of interest. Horses and carts actually are FAR more reliable, if this film is any indication.
There are some wonderful characters, and it has great landscapes.
Interstingly, it doesn't go overboard slamming the Taliban, but the Taliban certainly do not come off as your friends either.
Do see it if you get the chance!
# posted by Katja R. @ 2:27 AM 
