[A] melancholy drama about the aftermath of a senseless murder.
Beautiful City (2006)
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Reviews Counted:7
Fresh:6
Rotten:1
Average Rating:6.9/10
Rated: Not Rated
Genre: Dramas
Theatrical Release:Mar 15, 2006 Limited
Synopsis: Set in Iran, BEAUTIFUL CITY revolves around the young and imprisoned Akbar, who awaits the death penalty. Having killed his girlfriend, Akbar holds onto the slim chance of a reprieve, as Iranian... Set in Iran, BEAUTIFUL CITY revolves around the young and imprisoned Akbar, who awaits the death penalty. Having killed his girlfriend, Akbar holds onto the slim chance of a reprieve, as Iranian law dictates that a victim's family can request clemency--but at a price. Asghar Farhadi's film is a fascinating look at the workings of the Iranian judicial system as well as a moving portrait of a life hanging in the balance. [More]
Director: Asghar Farhadi
Director: Asghar Farhadi
Reviews for Beautiful City
Well acted and smartly written, the film is an eye-opening sociological portrait that also manages to be a compelling human drama.
Here's another deeply resonant little movie from Iran, featuring more polished (yet still naturalistic) acting than usually seen in U.S. productions.
It's a penetrating exploration of retribution versus forgiveness, blood money, sacrifice and the intricacies of Iran's Islamic judicial system.
Fascinating glimpse into wholly different body of laws, engrossingly evolving script and standout perfs, including Taraneh Alidoosti's ... make City more accessible to arthouse auds than more stylistically challenging Farsi fare.
Cross-pollinate an archetypal plotline with problematic romance and what you get is Beautiful City, a film in which the world is made immediate and kinetic.
The script, overly laden with red herrings, forces its characters into some improbable dilemmas...and the ambiguous ending feels inconsistent with the too tidy setup.
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