After the brilliant La Loi de Téhéran, Saeed Roustaee (a name to remember) confirms that he is one of the most talented filmmakers of the moment as could be a Park Chan-wook or a Bong Joon-ho. A fully mastered work from A to ZA , and above all a real actor's director with special mention for the breathtaking crowd scenes that we had already seen in The Law of Tehran and that we see again here (the strike at the factory, the wedding...).
Saeed Roustae gives us a real family fresco, tragic and brulsesque as Roustaee rightly says with an ode to the courage and wisdom of women, filmed with real finesse.
Even if most of the actors are extraordinary, Taraneh Alidoosti who is simply magnificent dominates the film (it is not for nothing that the title is Leila and her brothers).
And in addition we see Undertaker, Broke Lesnar and Randy Orton (and we are entitled to a debate on them, Triple H and Big Show being cited).
In short, undoubtedly one of the best films of 2022, and to say that it did not win the Palme d'Or at Cannes.
Plot summary
At the age of 40, Leila has spent her entire life caring for her parents and four brothers. A family that is constantly arguing and under pressure from various debts in the face of sanctions against Iran. While her brothers are struggling to make ends meet, Leila makes a plan.
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A true masterpiece
About acting
The movie was a captivating portrayal of the struggles faced by the people of Iran. From the opening scene to the final moments, it kept me on the edge of my seat. Navid's performance was impressive, but it did seem like he was acting for a movie. However, Tarane's performance was truly outstanding. Her portrayal of a woman struggling to make ends meet and facing the harsh realities of life was remarkable.
What made Tarane's performance stand out was how she seamlessly transitioned from happiness to sadness. It was as if she was living the character's life, and her emotions were raw and genuine. It was truly amazing to watch her bring the character to life, and I found myself rooting for her throughout the movie.
Beyond the exceptional performances, the movie effectively showcased the social problems faced by people in Iran. You could feel the impact of poverty on the people and the struggles they faced. It was an eye-opening experience to witness their hardships, and it made me reflect on the privileges I have.
In conclusion, the movie was an amazing experience that left a lasting impression on me. The exceptional performances and portrayal of social problems in Iran were both impressive and thought-provoking. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a thought-provoking and captivating movie.
Long but exciting in every seconds
For the directors such as Saeed Roustaei, which their movies have the same thematic and a base storyline (which is incredible as a directing sign) is so complicated to make a same high quality movie with a different storyline and a different theme. But Saeed actually did it in the best possible way.
With having about 4 hours length, there is no way that even one part of the movie makes you feel sick or tired or bored which shows you the power of the storyline. By the way saeed must have been really grateful for having the trust of the best Iranian actors and actresses in order to give him the most powerful instrument of bringing his thoughts to reality.
The movie and the acts make you think and guess the story but it won't answer you soon. Sometimes it take more than a half hour for getting your answer and thats the point for a long movie to be acceptable to watch.
I guess Saeed tried to show the social restrictions in Iran in the clearest possible state. Without metaphors. The scenery of the worker's suppression or drinking in the wedding.
I saw the movie in the Paris, and I'm sure it will not be screened in Iran or it will be implemented with severe censorship.
BTW congrats to the cast and talented young director for making a movie which was deserved to win Palme d'Or.