masterful examination of a marriage in trouble.
The film begins with a husband and wife arguing divorce in front of a judge: the couple has, after a long struggle, gotten permission to emigrate--- but the man no longer wishes to because he must care for his aging father who is suffering from Alzheimer's. The wife is not granted the divorce--- both parties must consent to a divorce under Sharia--- but she moves out, pressuring him into hiring a woman to care for his father while he is at work. A terrible accident occurs with this woman and suddenly the entire family is plunged into a formal charge of murder.
This isn't merely the best film of this year, it is among the best you ever will see. The acting is perfect, the story is believable, and the direction is unobtrusive and clever.
Don't for a moment think the problems this couple are undergoing have no relevance to our society: aging parents are becoming a great social issue in all developed nations as medical treatments prolong life and create pressures upon families for the care of loved ones.
This is a very entertaining film, yes, but also it is a work of art, immediately taking its place among the greatest films exploring the nature of marriage and parenting.
Because of its victory it was showing at a Multiplex in Portland, a fair-sized city: the crowd was very large.
Go.
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Topic - "A Separation:" the foreign film Oscar winner--- should have won best film, overall, is a - tinear 14:54:43 03/04/12 (37)
- A great movie, I thought (nt) - jfz 05:09:02 04/10/12 (0)
- It was my second favorite movie of the year - Analog Scott 07:28:44 03/07/12 (1)
- It combined two of my favorite things... - mkuller 08:49:27 03/07/12 (0)
- Do you know how many US soldiers have been killed with Iranian bombs? - Victor Khomenko 16:14:25 03/06/12 (17)
- Don't know that, but do know how many sailers were killed or wounded when... - Poles Apart 12:25:08 03/07/12 (0)
- No, now is EXACTLY the time for Iranian films. It is NOT the time to - tinear 08:35:56 03/07/12 (10)
- Where did the word "crazy" come from? - Victor Khomenko 09:21:29 03/07/12 (8)
- The film was made WITHOUT Iran government support. Please, stop making yourself look silly: - tinear 13:34:35 03/07/12 (7)
- Another miss for you - Victor Khomenko 14:16:42 03/07/12 (6)
- Well then please explain how the Iranian government profits from a private film. Iran is not a communist state - tinear 08:06:18 03/08/12 (2)
- We can't speak in certain terms, but we can make good assumptions - Victor Khomenko 08:33:05 03/08/12 (1)
- RE: We can't speak in certain terms, but we can make good assumptions - Analog Scott 10:33:47 03/08/12 (0)
- dude you should walk away... - Analog Scott 19:05:41 03/07/12 (0)
- Poor guy comes completely unhinged over his hatred for America. * - mr grits 19:04:58 03/07/12 (1)
- It is his choice. I give money to the Wounded Warrior Project... - Victor Khomenko 19:24:29 03/07/12 (0)
- RE: No, now is EXACTLY the time for Iranian films. It is NOT the time to - Analog Scott 08:45:25 03/07/12 (0)
- You've made some pretty stupid posts before but - Analog Scott 07:25:25 03/07/12 (0)
- "Who cares about bomb factories[...] when somewhere in the US, some movie lover will go misty-eyed." WOW... - Revolver66 18:27:34 03/06/12 (3)
- Based on the "Then/Now" pics, 25 yrs seems about right - Road Warrior 19:39:23 03/07/12 (2)
- RE: Based on the "Then/Now" pics, 25 yrs seems about right - Revolver66 03:40:10 03/08/12 (1)
- Her proclivity for lovin on womens is upsetting - Road Warrior 07:26:03 03/08/12 (0)
- If unsympathetic characters, sharia law and divorce are your thing...sure, why not - Jazz Inmate 19:22:35 03/05/12 (10)
- RE: If unsympathetic characters, sharia law and divorce are your thing...sure, why not - Analog Scott 08:53:33 03/07/12 (0)
- I doubt you've seen it. nt - tinear 07:36:50 03/06/12 (2)
- it's a well made movie with no other redeeming qualities NT - Jazz Inmate 10:22:16 03/06/12 (1)
- Again, you saw it or you're going on prejudice and others' reviews? Because if - tinear 10:56:13 03/06/12 (0)
- Or if you're... - mkuller 19:37:45 03/05/12 (5)
- RE: Or if you're... - Jazz Inmate 22:49:21 03/05/12 (4)
- RE: Wow ... - Jeff Starrs 09:00:41 03/06/12 (3)
- RE: Wow ... - Jazz Inmate 10:25:04 03/06/12 (2)
- I only comment... - mkuller 10:44:30 03/06/12 (1)
- RE: I only comment... - Jazz Inmate 17:17:48 03/11/12 (0)
- I agree with you on this one. Excellent film. - Revolver66 07:48:21 03/05/12 (0)
- I just saw it... - mkuller 20:39:25 03/04/12 (1)
- You're coming around. nt - tinear 07:21:47 03/05/12 (0)
- 'A Separation' is a great film...like many from Iran. But there is no such thing "best film of this year" - Tony D. 17:55:38 03/04/12 (1)
- I'd disagree. Of course, it is pointless to pick a film that is marginal, - tinear 07:45:55 03/05/12 (0)