Persian society had evolved into a cosmopolitan, but as it moved toward being more conservative, film was perceived as being dangerous due to its inclination for sensuality, diversion, fabrication, and corruption. The film in question is ‘About Elly’ (2009), which is full of color, pleasure, and thought. Directed by Asghar Farhadi, it is a film about friendship and frolic, but it also has an emerging framework and a significant force.
As the 2016 Cannes Film Festival opens, BBC Culture picks some highlights from a programme that includes big names, old favourites and plenty of excitement.
Persian society had evolved into a cosmopolitan, but as it moved toward being more conservative, film was perceived as being dangerous due to its inclination for sensuality, diversion, fabrication, and corruption. The film in question is ‘About Elly’ (2009), which is full of color, pleasure, and thought. Directed by Asghar Farhadi, it is a film about friendship and frolic, but it also has an emerging framework and a significant force.
As the 2016 Cannes Film Festival opens, BBC Culture picks some highlights from a programme that includes big names, old favourites and plenty of excitement.
