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The Circle By Jafar Panahi - Alibris Books, Music & Movies
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This movie is a powerful and thought-provoking look at the lives of women in Iran, showing the harsh realities of life under the Islamic regime. It is a must-see for anyone interested in human rights and learning about Sharia law. It is a brilliant piece of cinema that brings the characters to life and makes viewers appreciate the courage of the women. It is a great example of how women can make a difference in their own lives and society.
Three Iranian women must contend with a repressive political regime that has placed a stranglehold on nearly every aspect of their lives in this hard-hitting social drama. In a nation where a woman cannot buy a bus ticket out of town or accept a car ride from a man, much less have an abortion, it's not difficult for women to find themselves on the wron…
Three Iranian women must contend with a repressive political regime that has placed a stranglehold on nearly every aspect of their lives in this hard-hitting social drama. In a nation where a woman cannot buy a bus ticket out of town or accept a car ride from a man, much less have an abortion, it's not difficult for women to find themselves on the wrong side of the law. Arezou (Maryiam Parvin Almani), Nargess (Nargess Mamizadeh), and Pari (Fereshteh Sadr Orafai) are left to fend for themselves after leaving an Iranian penal institution. Arezou and Nargess want to get out of town, but as they try to buy tickets to another city, find they must resort to prostitution to do it. Pari is in even worse straits; she's discovered she's pregnant, but she can't legally obtain an abortion without a husband's permission. Pari searches for help among former cellmates Monir and Elham, both of whom are now unhappily married, while learning just how many desperate women roam the streets of Iran. As one might expect, Dayereh was highly controversial in Iran and was initially banned by the government, though it received a limited release after winning the Golden Lion at the 2000 Venice Film Festival. Mark Deming, Rovi
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This movie is a powerful and thought-provoking look at the lives of women in Iran, showing the harsh realities of life under the Islamic regime. It is a must-see for anyone interested in human rights and learning about Sharia law. It is a brilliant piece of cinema that brings the characters to life and makes viewers appreciate the courage of the women. It is a great example of how women can make a difference in their own lives and society.
Pros
- Thought-provoking
- Brings characters to life
- Shows harsh realities of women
- Engaging cinematography
- Highlights women's rights
Cons
- Some scenes may be too dramatic
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Three Iranian women must contend with a repressive political regime that has placed a stranglehold on nearly every aspect of their lives in this hard-hitting social drama. In a nation where a woman cannot buy a bus ticket out of town or accept a car ride from a man, much less have an abortion, it's not difficult for women to find themselves on the wrong side of the law. Arezou (Maryiam Parvin Almani), Nargess (Nargess Mamizadeh), and Pari (Fereshteh Sadr Orafai) are left to fend for themselves after leaving an Iranian penal institution. Arezou and Nargess want to get out of town, but as they try to buy tickets to another city, find they must resort to prostitution to do it. Pari is in even worse straits; she's discovered she's pregnant, but she can't legally obtain an abortion without a husband's permission. Pari searches for help among former cellmates Monir and Elham, both of whom are now unhappily married, while learning just how many desperate women roam the streets of Iran. As one might expect, Dayereh was highly controversial in Iran and was initially banned by the government, though it received a limited release after winning the Golden Lion at the 2000 Venice Film Festival. Mark Deming, Rovi