CIRCUMSTANCE (2011):
The first movie I want to blog about is Circumstance, a film that won the Sundance Dramatic Audience Award in 2011. This was a film directed and written by Maryam Keshavarz. I was really interested in watching this film because I will be working with Nikohl Boosheri, the girl who plays Atafeh this film. I am interning for a production company that will be having her as their main talent for their film. So, I wanted to see the amazing Sundance film she is known for.
Circumstance was absolutely amazing! Not only was the story original and creative, but the way it was shot was phenomenal. Circumstance is about a young wealthy Iranian teen who is struggling with her sexuality, religion and her obsessive brother. Through this movie we learn a lot about how the life of a young Iranian girl can be in the Middle East. The story is so unique and truly amazing. Along with an amazing story, the way this film was shot was stunning. My favorite shot was when both girls Atafeh and Shireen walk into an underground party scene. It is one long continuous shot through the party scene with no cuts. Amazing camera work! It establishes the location and makes us feel as if we were in the party too. Circumstance also has many slow motions scenes that help us depict the emotions that are being felt by the characters. The slow motion scenes helps depict minor details that are key to the understanding of the story.
Circumstance was an amazing film! Such a great story and very well made. Everyone, go watch it!! A must watch film!
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