Country: Afghanistan
Director: Atiq Rahimi
Cast: Golshifteh Farahani, Hamid Djavadan, Massi Mrowat & Hassina Burgan.
The story of a woman who lives with her paralyzed husband and two young daughters somewhere in Afghanistan. With bombs often exploding nearby, she needs to protect her family at any cause.
The title refers to a magical black stone from Persian mythology which hears everything you confide to it. First time in 10 years of marriage she can talk about anything that comes into her mind like childhood memories, sexual secrets and how she feels about him. It is based on director Atiq Rahimi’s own novel which won France's most prestigious literary prize, the Prix Goncourt. It was Afghanistan’s official entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2013 Academy Awards. Golshifteh Farahani's astonishing performance makes you believe everything she talks about herself. Overall, It's an enrapturing monologue from Atiq Rahimi and stays focused to hear every secret.
Verdict: Good
Director: Atiq Rahimi
Cast: Golshifteh Farahani, Hamid Djavadan, Massi Mrowat & Hassina Burgan.
The story of a woman who lives with her paralyzed husband and two young daughters somewhere in Afghanistan. With bombs often exploding nearby, she needs to protect her family at any cause.
The title refers to a magical black stone from Persian mythology which hears everything you confide to it. First time in 10 years of marriage she can talk about anything that comes into her mind like childhood memories, sexual secrets and how she feels about him. It is based on director Atiq Rahimi’s own novel which won France's most prestigious literary prize, the Prix Goncourt. It was Afghanistan’s official entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2013 Academy Awards. Golshifteh Farahani's astonishing performance makes you believe everything she talks about herself. Overall, It's an enrapturing monologue from Atiq Rahimi and stays focused to hear every secret.
Verdict: Good
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