A Separation

This Iranian drama is a perfect study of family dynamics and of how we treat one another. The story is captivating, lyrical, and beautifully executed. The acting is tremendous from all parties. And the ending was simply the most perfect ending to a film I think I've ever seen. It took real guts to end the film this way, and it was so very effective and bold to do it. I was increedibly impressed with this film, it's truly amazing. 5/5

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Circumstance

This movie is more complex than the description belies but falls short of where it could have gone. 3/5

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Women Without Men

Magical realism at its best, this hallucinogenic film is tragic, powerful, & profound. Darkly beautiful. 4/5

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