Review of Secret Ballot (2001) by Denise H — 16 Feb 2010
A steadfast solider is satisfied with his standard routine. An independent woman from the city, the new electoral agent, is assigned to obtain votes from scattered citizens living on a small island off the coast of Iran.
In the beginning she's focused and adamant about getting every single vote no matter how far they have to travel. The soldier is perturbed by a woman doing this and feels it's a man's "job".
He's not used to change...she signals change and the future and he's unnerved. As the day progresses and obstacles mount the female agent becomes subdued and then irritated. As in this country, many people show no interest in voting to change conditions in their society.
Excuse after excuse is given and the agent's frustration mounts. You can see subtle shifts in their attitudes as the day progresses. The discussion about the red traffic light (in the middle of the desert) gives the viewer something to think about.
A simple movie with deeper messages...
This review of Secret Ballot (2001) was written by Denise H on 16 Feb 2010.
Secret Ballot has generally received positive reviews.
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