This documentary is a fresh look at Iran's social fabric. The director, Maryam Keshavarz, offers a lyrical portrayal of the men and the women in the film who discuss their views on love. Furthermore, "The Color of Love" tears down the (negative) Western perception of Iran that we receive daily through the news reports. When we look beyond the clothes, we see that young men and women of the East and the West have the same dreams and aspirations. For example, there was an interesting scene: During a religious holiday, some people go to the main square to mourn Imam Hossein (like a highly revered saint in the Christian tradition), whereas others go to the festivities to cruise and find a mate/spouse. The same scenario holds true in churches, where some church goers go to pray, while others go to meet their future spouse.
Maryam Keshavarz is a director to watch for.
Maryam Keshavarz is a director to watch for.