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An Afghan student of theology who refuses on religious grounds, arguing that suicide is a sin.
A young, shy Kurdish soldier who is terrified by the request and eventually flees.
At its core, Taste of Cherry follows Mr. Badii, a middle-aged man driving his Range Rover through the dusty, barren hills on the outskirts of Tehran. Unlike traditional dramas, the film provides no backstory or explanation for Badii’s deep despair; we simply join him on his mission to find someone to bury him after he commits suicide.
Because the film relies heavily on long takes and philosophical dialogue, having accurate English subtitles is essential to grasp the subtle nuances of these conversations. The film’s brilliance lies in what isn't said as much as what is, and Kiarostami’s patient pacing requires a viewer to be fully immersed in the rhythmic, circular nature of the script.
An Afghan student of theology who refuses on religious grounds, arguing that suicide is a sin.
A young, shy Kurdish soldier who is terrified by the request and eventually flees.
At its core, Taste of Cherry follows Mr. Badii, a middle-aged man driving his Range Rover through the dusty, barren hills on the outskirts of Tehran. Unlike traditional dramas, the film provides no backstory or explanation for Badii’s deep despair; we simply join him on his mission to find someone to bury him after he commits suicide.
Because the film relies heavily on long takes and philosophical dialogue, having accurate English subtitles is essential to grasp the subtle nuances of these conversations. The film’s brilliance lies in what isn't said as much as what is, and Kiarostami’s patient pacing requires a viewer to be fully immersed in the rhythmic, circular nature of the script.
