The Great Beauty is a film of superlatives! Originally titled La Grande Bellezza, this movie by Italian star director Paolo Sorrentino is so replete with lush, opulent cinematography, it sometimes borders on sensory overload. It is an almost perfect depiction of how many bad people are simply good people running out of options. Above all, it is a searing portrayal of human conflict, relationships, and morals. If you’re curious to learn about the humans of Iran and, by cultural extension, the humans of the Middle East beyond the scope of global politics, A Separation is also for you.īut please don’t call it world cinema, because this is no Slumdog Millionaire. It presents tense moral dilemmas without pointing a finger. It’s also timely, dealing with the politics of theocracy, economic underdevelopment, and social alienation. To be sure, the movie does offer a painful look at a deteriorating marriage. However, this film is so intense, well-acted, and well-written, it defies categorization.

Originally titled The Separation of Nader from Simin in Persian, it homes in on the dissolving relationship of a middle-class couple from Teheran – and the unintended consequences of tragic events. It was the first Iranian film ever to get an Oscar and the first non-English film ever nominated for Best Screenplay. Not one but two Oscars as well as a Golden Globe are among this movie’s never-ending list of accolades. 30 Best Live TV Services on Amazon Fire TV for Cord-Cutting.

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