This Iranian-Kurdish film is a touching story that is not only emotionally sad at times, but it also includes some comedic views as well. This film might be one of the few movies I have seen that I felt like crying and laughing at the same time. In experiencing two Middle Eastern films now, I have learned just how interesting Muslim cultures are. This movie shows the events that happen in Iran and Iraq that Americans do not see in daily life.
Marooned in Iraq tells of a famous family of musicians who set out to find the father Mirza's ex wife because of news that she is in trouble. On their journey, each one encounters an unexpected event. The director suggests the Will of God as the reasoning behind these events. The ending is left for the audience's imagination. The director gives us hints, but it's up to us to decide what happens to the family.
The Director I believe wanted to show outsiders of the Middle East that Iran and Iraq are not exactly as one may see. The director chose to show a lot of scenery by using camera angles that made the characters look tiny compared to their surroundings. I never realized how beautiful of a place Iran is, minus the destruction. I also think the director chose to film during winter to symbolize the hard journey that the family has ahead of them. If he chose to film in the summer or spring, the scenery would be too pretty to show the actual mood the director was looking for.
I truly enjoyed this movie because it gave me a different perspective on Middle Eastern culture that I was unaware of before. I also really enjoyed the fact that I felt a sense of sadness and at the same time laughter from the beginning of the movie until the very end. I believe audiences who think they know everything that's going on in the Middle East should view this film so they can get a better understanding of what's really going on in Iran and Iraq. Since watching this film my thoughts have changed dramatically about the culture and the people of the Middle East. I would say for sure this film is worth viewing and I would recommend it to audiences who are willing to look beyond news and television broadcasts.
Marooned in Iraq tells of a famous family of musicians who set out to find the father Mirza's ex wife because of news that she is in trouble. On their journey, each one encounters an unexpected event. The director suggests the Will of God as the reasoning behind these events. The ending is left for the audience's imagination. The director gives us hints, but it's up to us to decide what happens to the family.
The Director I believe wanted to show outsiders of the Middle East that Iran and Iraq are not exactly as one may see. The director chose to show a lot of scenery by using camera angles that made the characters look tiny compared to their surroundings. I never realized how beautiful of a place Iran is, minus the destruction. I also think the director chose to film during winter to symbolize the hard journey that the family has ahead of them. If he chose to film in the summer or spring, the scenery would be too pretty to show the actual mood the director was looking for.
I truly enjoyed this movie because it gave me a different perspective on Middle Eastern culture that I was unaware of before. I also really enjoyed the fact that I felt a sense of sadness and at the same time laughter from the beginning of the movie until the very end. I believe audiences who think they know everything that's going on in the Middle East should view this film so they can get a better understanding of what's really going on in Iran and Iraq. Since watching this film my thoughts have changed dramatically about the culture and the people of the Middle East. I would say for sure this film is worth viewing and I would recommend it to audiences who are willing to look beyond news and television broadcasts.