Children of Heaven

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Jay W This movie is hard to pin down. Would I classify it as a 'sports movie'? Not really, the 'sports' aspect of it doesn't happen until over an hour into this 89-minute movie. But when that sport part did happen, I remember trying to reach out to the TV screen and help this kid win. It was the truest to life filming of a run I have even seen in a movie. They linger on a scene for a longer span of time with no cuts or transitions. It helps you feel like you are in the run. But there isn't any shaky cam, it is filmed with visual clarity in mind. Outside of the run, I love the interactions between the brother and sister. The main kid in this film is 100% believable in every scene he is in. Whether he was panicking about how his father would react, or on the verge of tears with his teacher, there was not a line of dialogue I didn't believe. This movie is so sweet because it is so real, and helps you appreciate all the nice little things in life. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/15/25 Full Review r96 s 'Children of Heaven' is quite sad in parts, though it ends up being rather wholesome in actuality. This 1997 flick features a simple premise but one that doesn't fail to draw at the heartstrings, I was immediately hooked into caring as soon as the youngsters appeared. Amir Farrokh Hashemian is brilliant as Ali. I'm not one to feel overly emotional when watching fictional things, but I actually felt sad whenever the kid was sad... even when he was teary eyed, the little fella almost got me too! Bahare Seddiqi is also extremely sweet as Zahra. Reza Naji is the best of the adults, I enjoyed his character. That scene with Ali at the gate buzzer is real nice. Other positives are the locations, cinematography and score - all of which I appreciated. I don't hold any negatives, in fact. A great introduction to Iranian cinema for me. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/03/25 Full Review Madam D Love that the plot is from the children's perspective. The brother's concern for his little sister is touching. Great acting from two beautiful kids. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/17/25 Full Review Ishara L There honestly is nothing to remark on the way this is shot. It flows incredibly naturally and there's not a single shot that is wasted. It has the perfect runtime and the story beats are on point. The two child actors, combined with the solid filmmaking makes this a movie that works really well. With a simple, but poignant story of family, it shows you the experience through the eyes of the children and how they deal with their own problems and what they find important. Especially Ali is a very soulful character, putting his sister in the first place even if it means he has to suffer the consequences of those actions. Really delightful. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/19/25 Full Review Mehmet G A good film, one that has a moral value. It has a quite different story. It is not an arthouse film, nor a film depending on Hollywood like cinematographic and editing effects. Perfect for those looking for an alternative. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/20/24 Full Review Micah H Proof that a masterpiece doesn’t need an epic scale and big explosions. One can be so simple as two children and a missing pair of shoes. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/05/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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