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"10," by the director of the briliant "A Taste of Cherry" is

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equally so, if not better.
10 vignettes of a woman chauffeuring indiviual Iranians, several of whom are her son and close friends, around Tehran and the conversations they have.
This film is magical: the power of the spoken word has never been more emphatic.
One piece, featuring a woman whose long term boyfriend has jilted her, is unforgettable.
See this film if, and only if, you have a heart.

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I generally love Kiarostami's work, but found this a weak outing. - Donald 21:04:20 11/16/05 (3)
It had some nice moments, to be sure, but the overall impact was underwhelming.
- We saw different films. This one showed, brilliantly, the entire fabric - tinear 04:53:25 11/17/05 (2)
  of Iran's society through the eyes of one woman.
  First off, she's the most powerful woman I've ever seen depicted on film.
  The prostitute, the depressed lovers, the mourning old woman with her faith, and the relationship of the central figure to her son... all shined a penetrating, fearless light on modern day Iran. Pornography, abortion, illicit drug use, divorce, family disintegration is quite a different picture from that most Westerners hold of the theocracy that is Iran.
  Taste of Cherry showed you the man's world, think of this one as a portrayal of the female side.
  I, for one, cannot forget the characters.
  - Check out Jafar Panahi's The Circle for a more insightful look at Iran from a woman's perspective. -nt- - Donald 05:10:03 11/17/05 (1)
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    - I will but I don't think it will lessen my enthusiasm for this film. I've watched it twice and the second - tinear 09:02:07 11/17/05 (0)
      viewing showed more brilliance in its direction and performances.

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