How Simple Characters Can Be Effective - Taste of Cherry (dir. Abbas Kiarostami, 1997)
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- čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
- I've only recently watched Taste of Cherry by the late, great Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami, but it's quickly moved into my "favourites" list.
Loving screenplays and screenwriting, I decided to take a look at why this film's script excels in the way it does.
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"He sees the beauty he's learnt to ignore" Haven't we all
:(( i sometimes feel like that, i thought i saw myself in him in some ways
@@glancing. I know what you mean…. I also saw myself in the main character……. This movie made me think a lot….
The film is about three main attitudes towards suicide, those who fear it (the Kurd), those who are against it because religion tells them so (the Afghan) and those who are against it out of (good) reason, because of the taste of life or a cherry.
The long periods at the construction site, the soil being dug up represent the endless number of people who have died in the world and it is all accepted but when he wants someone to pour a bit of soil on him, it is almost impossible. Death is accepted everywhere but not when it is self-determined. The film challenges the irony of society's attitude on this subject, the irrationality of it. That is why we know nothing of the main character himself, because the main actor is the society itself.
This is so well-written oml
Excellent interpretation pal
I'm also obsessed with this movie,especially the taxidermist's story scene.
And you're so right. The scene where the protagonist goes back in search of the taxidermist is really the key of the movie.
Great video man.
Such a brilliant video from one of my favorite films ever. "It doesn't matter if he gets saved or not, what matters is that he doubts, if only for a moment, what he's about to do," could not have said it better myself! Also, i found it very interesting that you brought up First Reformed, great shout.
every frame on that film i´ts a piece of art
I love the simplicity in the camera angles. Every person that enters his car is shown in the same angle where 3/4 of their face is shown. This is because we get to know a lot about those characters and their backstory. On the other hand the protagonist is mostly shown from a side angle where only half of his face is shown, this emphasizes on the fact that we know almost nothing about him. So, whenever he moves his head towards the passengers we get a slight hope of getting to know about him, but we end up knowing almost nothing. This shows how the passengers are clear with their morals and decisions but the protagonist has made his mind about taking a wrong decision. Also the sheer emptiness in the landscape and in between different shots represents the emptiness of the protagonist. The way the phonebooth person and the scrapcollector refuse to listen to Mr Badii due to work(responsibilities) that they have. Even the Kurk soldier emphasizes on going back to the barracks for his duty. This shows how some people are so burdened with responsibilities that they do not have time to think about things like suicide, it shows that their responsibilities are their priorities while the protagonist irresponsibly roams to find someone who could do him a bizarre favour.
I don't know if the point is him being irresponsible, but I totally agree with everything you say!
@@glancing. Well, you're right. My choice of words hasn't been the best while writing it. I didnt mean to say that he's irresponsible, but the people he asked for help must have thought of him that way. Like how the person on the phonebooth gets angry on Mr Badii and how the soldier runs away. You get the point.
@@yaboyanant yup!! You're right, great insights, thanks for dropping by and commenting. I love getting this feedback and learning with the community ❤️🩹
My mother took her own life when I was ten years old. She thought she was stuck forever in the situation she had chosen to be in because she had ignored all warning signs to avoid the situation she was entering freely. The situation resolved itself a few years later so had she persevered she would have found her problem resolved. I have found that perseverance takes us through to the other side as well as acceptance of the situation we are in at the passing time in so far as we choose to live with the situation and not reject its lessons. All life is valuable and every single life matters.
I am so sorry to hear that, but also glad that you were able to learn and find strength in something so tragic. 💙
Thanks for your kind reply.
May her soul be eternally in divine light and blessings.
Very good video, thank you!
There's one thing that I'd like to say. It appears that nobody anywhere on the Internat actually fully understands the ending, where after a completely musicless movie during the credits there is an instrumental version of Louis Armstrong's interpretation of "St James Infirmary" played. In my estimation, this gives away the reason why Mr Badii wants to kill himself: apparently his spouse has passed away.
A good film that inspires everyone to introspect.
Fred Rogers once said: "Deep and simple are far, far more important than shallow and complicated and fancy". To me, that sums up a Taste of Cherry.
Beautiful way of putting this silent masterpiece into words
This deserves more views bruh well down
Hey dude thanks a lot! I'm just working day to day, one vid at a time :))
Just finished the film today. This was a wonderful analysis
This channel is highly underrated! With the brilliant content that you offer about films, I really hope that one day, all those who love and appreciate films would definitely be interested to see this channel!
Wow! Thanks so much for the kind words Sam!
this video changed my point of view of this movie, made me question a lot, thanks man
I'm so wholeheartedly glad about being able to reach out to someone about a film I love and make them consider something new, there's something fulfilling and human about it. Thanks for the comment! ❤️
Please keep making these videos, I hope I can see more of your work in the future.
I love this film too, this was a great analysis! Looking forward to more content in the future...
this movie is amazing. you made a great video about it. i hope you upload more
@@toxicexecute things got unexpectedly busy, i am thinking of the next vid 🤞🏽
@@toxicexecute thanks so much for the excitement, i really appreciate it!!
@@glancing. I'll be here waiting, take your time!
Fantastic analysis - just watched this masterpiece and I am so glad someone else enjoys it as much as I do, despite you clearly having an incredible understanding of Kiarostami’s mastery compared to me. Also loved the editing - makes the viewing experience of your video much more engaging. Subscribed :)
Hey man! Thanks for the kind words. I'm gonna be honest, I don't have much of a grasp on his mastery - they're just my thoughts after thinking about the film obsessively for three days (:. I really enjoyed this movie so much. And thanks for the words on the editing and the sub!! :))
If you like this movie you'd like Ten, also by him. It's a bit more aimless and freeform, but it takes the paths he explores in this and turns it up a notch.
@@glancing. No you’re absolutely right. What I meant to say is I found that your analysis was extremely effective at describing what Kiarostami could be implying, with every point making perfect sense in my head too.
Thanks for the reccomendation! I’m planning on getting the Criterion Koker Trilogy boxset ASAP after watching this and Close-up, and I’m certain I’ll pick up Ten as well alongside it.
Also, do you by any chance have a letterboxd account? I’d be very interested in seeing what you have to say about other films since I’m sure you don’t have time to talk about all of your favourites here on CZcams!
@@charlie3734 Yeah I do! I'll follow you back! letterboxd.com/dirtynho/
Do be aware though I am sometimes a bit harsh towards some other films (hehe), as well as some joke reviews sometimes. Next vid up is about A Man Escaped (1957 dir. Bresson). I'll let you know :))
@@glancing. haha no worries, I tend to be a bit harsher with ratings too - looking forward to the video! Thanks.
Inspiring perception of the film Dani, thank you!
such a beautiful analysis. wow, just wow.
Your channel is art!
Its a museum for me
great video, thanks a lot, there's little thing about this great director
My favorite movie of all time. Your video really moved me
Hey thanks Andrés! I'm glad you could get something out of my video 🙂
Really glad to have found this channel! A fine analysis of a fantastic film.
Hey, thanks!!
Thanks for sharing your insightful and interesting view.
What a great video!! Good job 👏
this is so soothing and on point
Great ending but the fact given about the main character being a soldier in the past is not true, we don't know that at all. He says "I had fun when I did my military service." It is a compulsary duty for males and he did this service for a small period of his life probably when he was young.
Just speaking from experience, in my country when there was compulsory military service (up until 2000) you were considered a soldier, even if you were just cooking for others. Thanks for the comment though!
Thanks for making videos you are important
Thank you Younis! I'll get back to making more videos soon. Work got in the way. But these videos are nothing without you guys watching ♥
my favorite film, thank you for this video
Great !!! Love it .
Thank you so much for support Iran cinema
Love the content, keep it up
Incredible video, I have enjoyed rewatching once Every so and so
Hey thanks a lot! I'm going to get back to making videos soon so you'll have new content ;)
Very well made, thank you!
Love your insights, subscribed!
Thanks man!!
This review was beautiful! God bless you!
❤️thanks and much love❤️
deserves far more views
such a well done video. subbed and looking forward to more videos of this caliber.
Thanks a lot! I really appreciate it. I'm currently in the middle of some stuff, but be assured more is on the way ❤️
well done Dani great review .
one thing i think is good to notice is this: Main character mr Badii search and find other characters to help him end his life. But Mr Bagheri find mr Badii, to help him get a new view and not end his life....
Amazing video
Amazing film
Keep up the great work
Hey man thanks a million!! ♥
Just amazing
Thank you for this!!
Please continue with youtube, you are very talented and observant!
Great analysis! Your video made me watch the movie again hehe
Never a bad idea to watch it again... hehe :)
I just discovered the Taste of Cherry today. Thank you for your view.
brilliant!!
loved it
Great video
amazing video
Thanks so much! ❤️🩹
Nice Review, Thanks
brilliant video
This movie has been getting more and more videos made of it, and with yms covering it on his podcast, I can not wait for more.
I didn't know they had covered it. I gotta go check it out for sure.
@@glancing. oh it's coming out this Monday on sardonicast (:
@@glancing. also I'm really surprised how you nailed my ideas. After I thought about it after I watched the movie, I came to a very similar conclusion to you. Fantastic video man (: since yms gave this movie a 10/10, I'm so excited to hear him talk about it in a few days.
@@theemeraldaxe1414 hey thanks!!! I suppose there are a few ways to read the film and it's always great to share views :)
I love this film so much I see some time
Great job here! I was really fond of the notable proficient analysis you've made, Dani Cornes. Somehow, I can relate with such profound distress and sorrow - over love issues, specifically. Thus (and whereas possible) I would be indeed very grateful to learn also about your perspective of Tran Anh Hung's picture, a Vietnamese director who brought us this 1995 compelling movie: "Cyclo". Hence I shall be thanking you once again - hopefully! Wavering though whether Wong Kar-Wai's masterwork would have been the ideal choice. . . nevertheless, the very first aforementioned is ultimately a new essay (perhaps) to be held onto your watch list too. Cheers, buddy!
Olá Rui!
I never heard of Cyclo. That's moving up on my watchlist as of right now. And WKW has been essayed to death and back but I'd love to look into his work. Specifically 2046, which is weird, but doesn't get the love it deserves, I think. ❤️
Olá, Dani! - I didn't expect a portuguese word comin' from there, hahah. . . are you related to Portugal or to ''PALOPwealth''/Brasil? Well, meanwhile, I've got to tell you that I wished I could be quicker with my writings, but, unfortunately, I don't seem to ever improve about it - so, sorry! Whatsoever, I find certain coincidences here quite interesting - namely the fact that 2046 is that one I consider Wong's most ''complete'' movie, meaning it spans a rather broader film artwork respects, equally produced with utmost geniality (in my opinion, of course!). But the truth is I can't really tell which one of them three mvs. is the best. . . each ''chapter'' of his trilogy is an art masterpiece - they're all deeply touching and outstanding!!! I guess that you already know by now whose movie director's my favourite. . . hahah! For the time being, I will be expectant about which essay you gonna do up next, hoping that I can be fortunate with your choice once I really enjoy your expertise on this field. I will be lucky to hear about really great «non-mainstream» directors and movies such as those mentioned earlier and others that I can - again - suggest, like: ''Secret'' by Jay Chou (Taiwanese), ''The Quiet American'' with Michael Caine, ''Heneral Luna'' (Filipino) by Jerrold Tarog, ''The Piano'' by Jane Campion, ''Closer'' written by Patrick Marber, any with wonderful Zhang Zi-Yi (especially, ''Hero'' and ''The House of the Flying Daggers by Zhang Yimou or ''Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'' by Ang Lee), and a last one - but not least - ''O Crime do Padre Amaro'' (2005) directed by Carlos Coelho da Silva, and based on a novel from one of the greatest portuguese writers ever - Eça de Queiroz (1845-1900). Not likely you gonna love them all, although some you might have not watched yet and, thus, I hope they may indeed surprise you! Bye-bye for now, and sorry if I've somewhat caused you any boredom. . . Paz e saúde! 🙌
@@ruipatricio6219 hahaha nah, I'm from Galicia in Spain - we speak a language very similar to portuguese
@@glancing. así tudo es más claro, amigo! Entonces, permitame por favor intentar mi mejor para hablar tu idioma, hahha. . . Bueno, otrora yo ha visitado la Galicia (Vigo, en concreto) y cuasi perdi en aquella bonita ciudad una preciosidad de suma importancia para mi existencia. Eso seria la pior película possible de horror para un padre, cuyo drama mi ha lembrado subitamente de un filme español muy excelsamente redactado y elaborado, que se intitula: ''Bajo la Rosa'', de José Ramos. . . Bueno, es todo! Te quedas bien. . . Salud!
Thank you 🙏
I am from iran thank you so much for support cinema iran I suggest to you Hamoon Darioush mehrjui in this field I love Taste of Cherry film & Homayoun Ershadi very much
Oh, I'll check it out for sure. Thanks!
Fermoso Dani, encantoume. Marabilla de película tamén!
Nacho mil grazas ♥♥ o outro día vin o que me enviaras pero se me esqueceu comentarcho! Fantástico meu ♥
@@glancing. Moitas grazas Dani! ♥
"a mulberry saved my life"
Really nice video, I saw this movie a couple of weeks ago and immediately fell in love with it, you really did it justice in your analysis!
One thing I would like to add is that each character Mr Badii meets is from a different ethinicity: the very first one (the labourer) is a Lur, the soldier is a Kurd, the Imam in training is Afghan and finally the taxidermist is Azeri. What did this choice of ethnicity represent in the movie? Is this a twist on stereotypes or are they supposed to represent something about the history of their people?
I didn't think about their ethnicity for a moment. I'm Spanish, so stereotypes in Iranian society are a bit difficult to grasp for me, though they seem to accompany the age - boy, adult, elderly. Thanks for pointing it out :)
I loved your video
Hey Pablo Thanks!!
It was a good analysis
Thank you Mohsen!!
❤️
I just watched this movie… and was thinking about the ending…. We don’t know if he has died or not….ambiguous ending. I like your explanation about the movie.
Fun rumour: apparently the original ending was lost, and so Kiarostami decided to play the bts shots as a way to slowly remove us from the narrative and place us back in reality
I really liked your analysis, and please make more videos about iranian cinema.
Thanks
Thanks man! I'm really into Kiarostami at the moment. My next vid will be about Bresson, but for sure I will revisit iranian cinema. I love it.
I'm crying
:'))
Super ben analizado
Ai Andrea jo ❤️❤️🌈🌈❤️❤️