Baran

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Par H @Parhwy Apr 11, 2026 Baran (2001) is a 94-minute-long Iranian romance/drama I hired from my local library and watched in April 2026. The story is set in Iran, at a building site and a township, where Iranian builders and Afghan refugees tentatively co-exist. This is a hard watch. The poverty, the mistrust, and the unspoken missed opportunities for joy. The romance is beyond frugal to the point of being frustrating. This is not a culture I am familiar with so me saying "unspoken missed opportunities" may actually be culturally appropriate respect or caution. Rewatch? No. Recommend? Maybe. 4/10. See more Jun 28, 2016 Baran is one of the single most human films I've ever seen. The story of an aimless young man and a hidden young woman on opposites sides of a refugee imposition is stunningly elegant, both in visuals and drama. The setting, a beautifully overcast construction site, reminds us that when we are focused are building instead of destruction, our humanity can be given room to empathize. Funny, earnest, curious, sweet, and wonderful, it pushes us to find purpose in the care of another. See more Jun 13, 2015 In a world of poverty, pain, and confusion, something unspeakably beautiful happens. The imagery sticks with you a long time. See more Oct 1, 2014 A beautiful love-story told through chilling rainstorms, rising steam, and harrowing self-sacrifice. Majidi uses the medium of cinema to tell you a love-poem. Rich and beautiful, even amidst the grit of its street fights, cement, and poverty. See more May 17, 2014 Yet another masterpiece by Majid Majidi. The best way to enjoy this movie is don't read any reviews, synopsis or watch the trailer. Just indulge yourself in this most humorous; yet touching movie from award winning director. See more Mar 10, 2014 Once again the great Iranian storyteller Majid Majidi touches our hearts with a look at the beauty of his country and life among its working poor. And once again he teaches a lesson about an unfamiliar culture using poignant personal stories and liberal lacings of humor. This time, however, his tale is especially timely, focusing on the plight of displaced illegal Afghani workers in Iran. (The movie was made before 9/11/01, so, presumably, the Afghanis' plight is even worse now.)If you've not yet discovered Majidi's movies on DVD, I recommend the three I've seen--this one, along with "Children of Heaven" and "The Color of Paradise." See more Read all reviews

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