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Yazdan78Oct 25, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The salesman's movie is a beautifully crafted, feature-packed film directed by Asghar Farhadi as the director of the film. The actors of this film worked very well and naturally, especially taraneh alidoosti, which was really great in this film. But This film is not without a drawback. The prevalence of frustration and the creation of a sad, cold, and unconscious atmosphere of the film atmosphere can inspire an unpleasant feeling to viewers.… Expand

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netflicFeb 6, 2017

I had very high expectations regarding this movie from Iranian director Farhadi whose film “Separation” I loved.

"The Salesman" is a phycological drama about violence, love, revenge, inequality between men and women in Iranian society basedI had very high expectations regarding this movie from Iranian director Farhadi whose film “Separation” I loved.

"The Salesman" is a phycological drama about violence, love, revenge, inequality between men and women in Iranian society based on shame and honor, and many other things. We need to keep in mind that Farhadi had to use Aesopian language to let his film pass Iranian censorship. There are many episodes in this movie that are meaningful and symbolic but they are too ambiguous to know what exactly did Farhadi mean.

For instance, when a window glass is cracking, does it mean a family in distress or a society falling apart?

It could be either, or both.

The movie seemed a bit too long for me, and I did not like that it was shot by hand-held camera. But obviously, Farhadi is a master of filmmaking. I do not think this movie is his best but I will see it again, and maybe more than once.… Expand

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Ali_MarashianJan 27, 2017

The Salesman, may not be as revolutionary as A Separation, but it's still a piece of magic that shows how powerful storytelling can be( thanks to Asghar Farhadi), and it's undeniably moving, from start to finish. Great performances by ShahabThe Salesman, may not be as revolutionary as A Separation, but it's still a piece of magic that shows how powerful storytelling can be( thanks to Asghar Farhadi), and it's undeniably moving, from start to finish. Great performances by Shahab Hosseini and Taraneh Alidousti, this masterpiece is destined to become a classic in Iranian Cinema, in which I hope we see more of AsgharFarhadi- like directors.… Expand

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alireza010Feb 27, 2017

wow perfect.The best film I ever saw really wish to congratulate Mr. Farhadi and practitioners, as well as the whole community and the people of Iran in hopes of more success.

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TVJerryFeb 6, 2017

One of this year's Oscar entries for Best Foreign Film comes from Iran and writer/director Asghar Farhadi, who won the award for "The Separation." It starts as a couple is forced to evacuate their apartment and move into a new building. WhenOne of this year's Oscar entries for Best Foreign Film comes from Iran and writer/director Asghar Farhadi, who won the award for "The Separation." It starts as a couple is forced to evacuate their apartment and move into a new building. When they return home from their production of "Death of a Salesman," an unfortunate incident launches the drama with grief and suspicion. In American hands, this would be a high-pitched angry drama, but in the apprehensive culture of Iran and the underplayed style of the director, it's rendered as a more sober experience. There's virtually no music. The pacing is deliberate. Tension rises slightly during the compelling final encounter, but it remains emotionally subdued. This film provides interesting cultural insights and subtle performances, but the meandering pace requires patience.… Expand

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haNiatiFeb 27, 2017

The salesman shows us the terrible theater that at backstage and onstage has the same story with the difference that backstage story is far more terrible than onstage story; we are all salesman, men or women. Why is this; where men are cawsThe salesman shows us the terrible theater that at backstage and onstage has the same story with the difference that backstage story is far more terrible than onstage story; we are all salesman, men or women. Why is this; where men are caws women either Rana or deer.… Expand

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KakozoFeb 13, 2017

An awesome masterpiece made by the mighty hands of Asghar Farhadi, One of the best directors of the century...
It amazingly makes you emotional and confused...
I'm sure that we all asked ourselves "What would I do if I were Emad?" I Think itAn awesome masterpiece made by the mighty hands of Asghar Farhadi, One of the best directors of the century...
It amazingly makes you emotional and confused...
I'm sure that we all asked ourselves "What would I do if I were Emad?"
I Think it is a movie that has to be seen by every culture!… Expand

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BHBarryFeb 12, 2017

“The Salesman”, an Iranian film, written and directed by Asghar Farhadi, has been nominated for Best Foreign Film in this year’s upcoming Academy Awards presentations. This is a film worthy of such an honor as its stars, Shabab Hoosini and“The Salesman”, an Iranian film, written and directed by Asghar Farhadi, has been nominated for Best Foreign Film in this year’s upcoming Academy Awards presentations. This is a film worthy of such an honor as its stars, Shabab Hoosini and Taraneh Alidoosti, portray a married couple involved in live theater as they perform the play within the play, i.e. “Death of a Salesman” ( hence the film’s title). In most cases dialogue in a foreign language with English titles can be a significant obstacle for an audience to properly enjoy a film’s value and worth but such is not the case here. The well written script, the delicate and sensitive directing and the superb acting make this a suspenseful, intense and important viewing experience. I give the film an 8.0 rating for, as any salesman will tell you, a quality product sells itself.… Expand

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mhm_1371Jan 27, 2017

Gradually
(highly recommended to read these two plays before watching this movie 1.Cow by Gholam Hossein Saedi and 2.Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller)
The salesman is really breathtaking and it has all the familiar factor of farhadi’sGradually
(highly recommended to read these two plays before watching this movie 1.Cow by Gholam Hossein Saedi and 2.Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller)
The salesman is really breathtaking and it has all the familiar factor of farhadi’s movies with a big difference that there is not any sign of those open ends anymore and you associate with the main character of movie more than any time.
The story is about a young couple (Emad and Rana) who are performing at Arthur Miller’s play Death of a salesman. They have to move to another apartment because their apartment is going to collapse. This moving cause a serious issue in their life because of the old tenant.
In the beginning of the film when Emad_ with brilliant performance by Shahab Hosseini_ and his students was reading saedi’s play Cow, one of his student asked him “Sir,How does a man become cow?” Emad answered: “gradually”. This question and Emad’s answer are the main theme of this movie.
Farhadi has used some part of the play Death of a Salesman in his movie masterfully and he has chosen Emad for the Willy’s role in order to show and emphasize how Emad gradually got far away from his family or even his wife just like willy.
The last twenty minutes of film are really breathtaking and the spectators associate with Emad more than anytime and I think they regularly ask themselves “if I were him, what would I do?”
The salesman is a story about revenge or with accurate express is a story about the motivation of revenge.
This story like another fahadi’s movies occurs in a family and effects family members.
After A separation and now with the salesman Farhadi can be considered as a great master in directing suspenseful family drama like Hitchcock.
The salesman (Asghar Fahadi)(2016)
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MaggothFeb 21, 2017

Asghar Farhadi once again proves that he is perfectly able to dismount any kind of human relations. The tension grows with each shot, with the grande finale leaving us devastated by the sole revelation that small mistakes can lead toAsghar Farhadi once again proves that he is perfectly able to dismount any kind of human relations. The tension grows with each shot, with the grande finale leaving us devastated by the sole revelation that small mistakes can lead to unrepairable tragedies.… Expand

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nutterjrDec 23, 2017

Farhadi knows how to tell a story. With intensity in his patience and eye for detail, he builds thrilling plot out of ordinary circumstances, and enriches it with thought provoking ideas. Like always, he yet again manages to draw remarkableFarhadi knows how to tell a story. With intensity in his patience and eye for detail, he builds thrilling plot out of ordinary circumstances, and enriches it with thought provoking ideas. Like always, he yet again manages to draw remarkable performances from his cast.
About Elly and A Seperation are two more films I would recommend from his filmography.… Expand

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kathytreeceMar 9, 2017

What an emotional, suspenseful thriller. Plus it was cool seeing Iranians performing a classic American film. Very enjoyable. Saw it at the Landmark Edina.

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mahdielahiFeb 10, 2017

Seller even earlier creations from Farhadi Mynymaltr, head higher in pitch and is more compact. However, the techniques writer and director, as always accompanied with full confidence. Starring in its own right, and each clue leads to anSeller even earlier creations from Farhadi Mynymaltr, head higher in pitch and is more compact. However, the techniques writer and director, as always accompanied with full confidence. Starring in its own right, and each clue leads to an unexpected outcome of this film is brilliant and ambitious. Seller tries to influence the result than the previous film, and quality Farhadi A Separation is not ambiguous and enigmatic. In fact, the theme of revenge-justice film almost reminds me of melodramatic effect - Criminal Danny Vylnv the films of his prisoners. Pchpchhay we saw them during performances, like Arthur Miller's view is that the longer we have a short view. This is a great idea that Farhadi was able to further develop seller is very clever and well. Farhadi once again explores inner characters and their motivations rigorous checks. His microscopic narrative song with a perfect game Alidusti and Shahab Hosseini, shines well. No question, Asghar Farhadi is a screenwriter preference. His cinematic style that he's close to his Western filmmakers, is different… Expand

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aligoudyJul 3, 2017

i like the movie
farhadi's films always make me think more about some normal and routine issues around us like his last oscar movie "the seperation"
and good acting is another good featuers of his works

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Alireza_SaeediJan 28, 2018

In my opinion, the film has to be seen many times to find some points in the film. there is a point behind each sequence . and directing is very good

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DeanomiteJan 29, 2020

I find Robert Altman to be more indulgent later in his career, have not seen Gosford Park. Later movies have no plot or characters really, i expected to quit before the end.

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barbodrazaziDec 26, 2018

very nice movie and very great actors and actresses . i am an Iranian individual and i can feel how Emad(Shahab Hoseini) felt .

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DawdlingPoetNov 23, 2021

This is an interesting world cinema film, certainly in terms of the social commentary angle it has. I felt both very sorry for the wife and frustrated by the attitude displayed by the husband. It was interesting seeing such a foreignThis is an interesting world cinema film, certainly in terms of the social commentary angle it has. I felt both very sorry for the wife and frustrated by the attitude displayed by the husband. It was interesting seeing such a foreign culture/community tackle a western play (The Salesman by Arthur Miller), though not too many scenes show the play itself I suppose - certainly not from the audience's perspective. I thought it had good plot development, with the pace speeding up towards the end. All in all, it's a somewhat sobering and thought-provoking watch, which I'd recommend to fans of world cinema.… Expand

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Amirhosein2005Jun 7, 2021

An excellent and calculated film that deals with human and anti-human behaviors.

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