tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post4261929233798073146..comments2024-03-24T08:18:33.058-04:00Comments on Conversations Over Chai: Jodái-e Náder az Simin (2011)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-33428568117398006982013-02-15T10:57:42.952-05:002013-02-15T10:57:42.952-05:00 Termeh is the objective narrator, no? We almost s... Termeh is the objective narrator, no? We almost see it from her eyes.Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-28788658052185177642013-02-15T04:51:15.468-05:002013-02-15T04:51:15.468-05:00Such a brilliant film. It moved me from the inside...Such a brilliant film. It moved me from the inside and definitely not a movie to be missed at any cost. One of the most important characters according to me is that of the daughter Termeh.<br /><br />Here's my review of the film - http://movieroundup.in/a-separation-the-life-changing-decision/ Haricharanpudipeddinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-56819869085883518202012-12-17T12:38:17.384-05:002012-12-17T12:38:17.384-05:00 :) :) Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-10794233303466630122012-12-17T12:37:51.170-05:002012-12-17T12:37:51.170-05:00 There always was a niche audience for these movie... There always was a niche audience for these movies, Rohit, and unfortunately people in small towns who *do* want to watch these are circumscribed by their location. It does not make sense to the distributors to release more than three or four prints in India because they will not recoup their investment. It's a vicious cycle.Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-46233528496448145522012-12-14T02:14:21.954-05:002012-12-14T02:14:21.954-05:00 yeah, in India, all you get is supermans
and spid... yeah, in India, all you get is supermans<br />and spidermans and bonds and men in blacks..... And even these movies don't have an audience unless they are atrociously dubbed in hindiRohit Rainahttp://twitter.com/RohittRainanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-41246605054992563282012-12-14T02:03:06.177-05:002012-12-14T02:03:06.177-05:00Well, this character- husband of their maid, it wa...Well, this character- husband of their maid, it was kind of a character you come across often, and that is what made him so good to watch( I was laughing hysterically). <br />I had a little issue with the movie though..*spoilers* the maid could have ..u know.. pointed out to Nader that she lost her child while saving his father. I mean, that is a huge favour she did to himRohit Rainahttp://twitter.com/RohittRainanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-5444594336191177992012-04-02T10:19:44.997-04:002012-04-02T10:19:44.997-04:00It is not a disappointing film *at all*, Shilpi. W...It is not a disappointing film *at all*, Shilpi. What I meant by 'unexpected' was that we, as an audience' tend to want a resolution all tidily packaged and beribboned and handed to us on a platter. But here, the ending is bittersweet, and open to your interpretation. This is one film which I would say 'Do. Not. Miss.'Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-32144602874989467972012-04-02T02:30:32.884-04:002012-04-02T02:30:32.884-04:00I found your review quite interesting but you say ...I found your review quite interesting but you say it should not have ended the way it did, hope it is not a disappointing end as usually happens, a film builds up you are all agog with interest and then you come crashing down at the end. Shilpi Bosehttp://www.itistastyma.blogspot.in/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-75189291583648172192012-04-01T12:41:08.737-04:002012-04-01T12:41:08.737-04:00Pest! But you are not alone (see Yves' comment...Pest! But you are not alone (see Yves' comment below). I'll try and make up for the lapse, milord. After all, if people don't read, <i>phir blog kaisa</i>?Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-91760803884426674182012-04-01T12:34:32.781-04:002012-04-01T12:34:32.781-04:00So, a non-mainstream movie recommendation by Ms An...So, a non-mainstream movie recommendation by Ms Anu; let's have some more of these coming in. Am I lone dissenter on this blog who wants to read something other than old Hindi movies, especially since you watch a wide spectrum of cinema anyway? Silly me, this is your blog after all, how can I demand:)<br /><br />Unfortunately, unless there is a film festival, it is very unlikely that this movie will be screened in India anywhere. There was a time (when I had landed in Mumbai) when PVR used to show 2-3 foreign movies every month but they stopped it due to poor public support, I suppose..Enjoyed all the Iranian movies that I have seen do far like Persepolis, Children of Heaven, Mama's Guest, Blackboards, Turtles Can Fly etc and they remarkably pull out such wonders every now and then despite the presence of an autocratic regime there.Will download the torrent for this and watch it and revisit this review..E Pradeephttp://epradeep98.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-43582256052371535382012-03-31T13:31:37.210-04:002012-03-31T13:31:37.210-04:00:) I do watch a lot of movies like these, Yves. Yo...:) I do watch a lot of movies like these, Yves. You're right about my reviewing more mainstream Hindi ones, though. I'll try to make up for the lapse in the future. There are so many good films that I would like to review. <br /><br />I agree completely about <i>About Elly</i> - it's nowhere as good as <i>A Separation</i>. This one really touched me deep inside. I doubt I'll be able to watch it again. Not very soon, anyway.Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-19327631777127208162012-03-31T11:37:47.261-04:002012-03-31T11:37:47.261-04:00Unusual movie to see reviewed by you, Anu, but wha...Unusual movie to see reviewed by you, Anu, but what a pleasure! We'd been to see it when it when it came out, and were likewise moved and awed by it. The pentup atmosphere, the ties that go taut (especially for the children), the ever-present , multi-faceted, violence that erupts, everything rings true. On the strength of A separation, we also went to see About Elly, and pity to say, were disappointed. This film doesn't have the same coherence, in spite of some qualities, in the characterization especially. But A separation really deserves the best praise!yves.1000ounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-24149622790369071182012-03-26T18:50:47.356-04:002012-03-26T18:50:47.356-04:00Actually, Rediff did have an interview with Farhad...Actually, Rediff did have an interview with Farhadi. I don't know if it will release in India, though it should, what with the Oscar and all. Do watch it if you get a chance.Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-22232955955207381352012-03-26T08:47:10.152-04:002012-03-26T08:47:10.152-04:00I remember very reading good reviews about this fi...I remember very reading good reviews about this film. I think Rediff had an interview with Farhadi before the Oscars. I wonder when (and whether) it will release in India (or has it already?). I hope it does.Sridharnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-43003545533148240872012-03-26T08:21:48.332-04:002012-03-26T08:21:48.332-04:00Madhu, I think your problem, as is mine, is that w...Madhu, I think your problem, as is mine, is that we re-watch many of our favourite movies (and how can we NOT do that?); this film was showing in an arthouse cinema close to our place, and we just decided to go. If it does play anywhere near you (and it may, being an Oscar winner and all!), do take the time to go see it - you won't regret it!<br /><br />ps: I like 'wdiggtt'. Like 'doing a harvey', I think I shall co-opt this acronym too. :)Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-73812938246029076872012-03-26T01:09:37.899-04:002012-03-26T01:09:37.899-04:00That sounds like an amazing movie. While I'm p...That sounds like an amazing movie. While I'm perfectly happy with completely escapist stuff (why would I be so fond of 60s Hindi cinema, otherwise?!), I like these very real movies too. <br /><br />Usual grouse: where do I get the time? (Maybe I should shorten this constant complaint into an abbreviation: wdigtt). Will save time every time a friend blogs about a good film I HAVE to see. dustedoffhttp://dustedoff.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-46438179430615549982012-03-25T17:00:39.795-04:002012-03-25T17:00:39.795-04:00:):)Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-57139731401129063982012-03-25T17:00:29.662-04:002012-03-25T17:00:29.662-04:00Samir, I did watch Persepolis; and loved it; it...Samir, I did watch <i>Persepolis</i>; and loved it; it's a darker movie than this, though.Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-16424905174131343252012-03-25T16:39:03.557-04:002012-03-25T16:39:03.557-04:00 ooops!! You are right *says sheepishly* ooops!! You are right *says sheepishly*pacifistnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-30453520367002674772012-03-25T16:36:20.621-04:002012-03-25T16:36:20.621-04:00@Anu & @17620e41cced45c60051f2e8dadedf22
I ha...@Anu & @17620e41cced45c60051f2e8dadedf22 <br />I have another Iran based movie to recommend, "Persepolis"<br />http://www.oenophile-samir.blogspot.com/2009/08/womens-stormy-coming-of-age-tale.html <br />Harvey, you may find it interesting since the protagonist spends some time as a student in Austria.<br />And thanks for bringing up my really tiny knowledge of Farsi :). I am sure your knowledge of German is probably 100 times better than my knowledge of Farsi.Samirhttp://www.oenophile-samir.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-84375617664865790062012-03-25T13:27:30.248-04:002012-03-25T13:27:30.248-04:00pacifist, did you search for it on my blog? I have...pacifist, did you search for it on my blog? I haven't done a Geeta Dutt post. But bollyviewer did do a post on her 'happy' songs: <br /><a href="http://bollyviewer-oldisgold.blogspot.com/2011/11/ten-favorite-geeta-dutt-songs.html" rel="nofollow">here.</a>I wonder if that's what you were looking for?Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-52795702704951576982012-03-25T13:23:54.250-04:002012-03-25T13:23:54.250-04:00What I liked about it, harvey, is that they are bo...What I liked about it, harvey, is that they are both victims of circumstances *but* they have the ability to make choices - which they do, throughout. And there is no "He / she is wrong; <i>he / she</i> is right." It's open to you, as the spectator, to decide. Even the ending is open to your interpretation of what <i>you</i> would want to happen! I cannot recommend this film enough.Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-30112939347464109102012-03-25T13:11:42.228-04:002012-03-25T13:11:42.228-04:00Sorry Off Topic Anu, but I've spent a good amo...Sorry Off Topic Anu, but I've spent a good amount of time searching for a post about Geeta Dutt songs and I kind find it. Please tell me I'm not imagining that. :-(pacifistnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-19629734943068613782012-03-25T12:34:37.945-04:002012-03-25T12:34:37.945-04:00 You will have an advantage, Samir! You know Farsi... You will have an advantage, Samir! You know Farsi!harveyhttp://harveypam.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-51424850520763412482012-03-25T12:34:15.687-04:002012-03-25T12:34:15.687-04:00What sounds so wonderful about it is the way the d...What sounds so wonderful about it is the way the director has portrayed the helplessness of the protagonists making them all the victims of the time and circumstances they live in.harveyhttp://harveypam.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com