Review of Ten (2002) by Balraj R — 14 Oct 2007
To be honest when going into this movie I was dubious. A static camera, placed in a car, amateur actors and tricky subject matters. What Kiraostami caught on camera would have to be truly extraordinary to hold our attention for an hour and half.
To my surprise and delight that is exactly what he did. We are presented with a faithful and touching portrait of a woman living in modern day Iran. It is a credit to both the director and the actors that our attention is caught and rarely wanders for the entirety of the film.
It is particularly interesting to note the confines in which the director and his cast must work, according to Iranian law. For instance, in a film, a woman is not permitted to show her hair, making the scene where Tehrans' friend reveals her bald head all the more poignant.
Ten is a true accomplishment, a rare and touching piece of modern cinema.
This review of Ten (2002) was written by Balraj R on 14 Oct 2007.
Ten has generally received very positive reviews.
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