Asghar Farhadi is an Iranian filmmaker, who’s also one of the most interesting directors working today. His previous imports were worth watching (click for my reviews of The Salesman and The Past). This film follows a man who is imprisoned because he can’t repay a debt. While out on leave, he gets involved in a situation that goes deeper and deeper into conflict, complicating his situation. Farhadi’s style is straightforward storytelling. There’s virtually no music, the camera captures the scenes without any flair, emotions generally remain subdued and the drama develops with quiet complexity. The film provides interesting cultural insights and an ultimately touching story, examining the personal and official moral conflicts of truth. It’s relayed with solid filmmaking skills. (In Persian with subtitles) 
(4 / 5)
