Iranian Films – Page 2 – Under Southern Eyes

The House is Black: a meditation on human condition, suffering and the beauty of creation in a leper colony

September 26, 20113 min read

Forough Farrokhzad, “The House is Black” / “Khaneh siah ast” (1962) Made about 50 years ago but still very confronting, “The House is Black” is the…

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Middle Eastern Films

Buddha Collapsed out of Shame: charming child actors carry a bleak and pessimistic message

March 10, 20115 min read

Hana Makhmalbaf, “Buddha Collapsed out of Shame” (2007) Charming and delightful with two small child actors playing the main parts, this film carries a sombre message…

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Middle Eastern Films

Niloofar: moving story examines ideals of honour, tradition and predestination

February 24, 20116 min read

Sabine el Gemayel, “Niloofar” (2008) That familiar maxim “Less is more” applies as much to making movies as it does in composing music and creating other…

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Middle Eastern Films

Taste of Cherry: looks simple and minimal but carries an uncompromising message for viewers

December 1, 201010 min read

Abbas Kiarostami, “Taste of Cherry” (1997) Source: www.thefilmpilgrim.com On the surface this looks like a very minimalist, in parts improvised film about a man contemplating suicide…

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