Taste of Cherry

Taste of Cherry

I am a student of the course of psychology and the teacher I recommend that you see the video of the flavor of the cherries and that identifies in the protagonist Badii that psychological disorder presents, I would be grateful if you give me the information so that I can continue with my academic work.

I had no idea prior to watching this movie that Iran has such a fantastic talent for creativity.although i have heard several times their winning in different film festivals of the world.what makes this simple film unique lies in its brilliant direction & superb performance by the lead actor.A middle aged man with a mission of finding someone who can fill his grave with soil under the tree of cherry high on the hills when he will have last sleep in it because he wants no more days to live with a burden of life.A film well crafted and entirely shot on sinuous & untrodden way in the outskirt of an Iranian small town with very simple characters can easily be found in all societies.I found the dubbing very natural without any cinematic audio visual effect.A taste of cherry is a reflection of social binding that has its subsistence in all the civilizations.it awakes a hope over disappointment with life.

Critics and reviewers exclaimed how artsy this movie is. I guess I missed the point. I found it rather tedious. There are more "Huh?"s in the dialog than any other movie. The lead, who is supposedly sorely depressed, looks more bored than anything else. See this film at a coffee house. It will help keep you awake, and the artsy people will be an appreciative audience.

My first taste of Kiarostami, whom I've read about for years. I was worried that, as a filmmaker, Kirostami would be as inaccessible as Godard in the 80s. I was pleasantly surprised by A TASTE OF CHERRY. It's a linear narrative, and the film's early ambiguity concerning the driver's quest kept me guessing (I knew nothing about this film going in, which was a real plus). The film's unusual visual style, particularly the long unedited takes, works suprisingly well for this type of story. I can understand why traditional American filmgoers would be bored to tears by A TASTE OF CHERRY, but for fans of independent and foreign film, it's a worhwhile investment of your time. It probably works better witth an older audience that can identify with the world-weary characters.

In Tehran, a middle-aged man drives his car seeking someone who can bury him after he commits suicide, which leads him to a stream of characters, involved in their everyday business. Without exploring much of sets, characters, or gimmicky drama the film gently unravels a human drama which becomes compelling with each sequence. Using mostly a non-professional cast, the natural landscape the film draws is much mesmerizing. Perhaps the shots before the ending credits exemplifies the gratitude to the mother nature, which the drama tries to resonate. The only disappointment I felt was the unresolved denouement the film goes for. Rating: 2 stars out of 4

Abbas Kiarostami's film is so deliberate that some may find it boring; so seemingly simplistic that some may feel it has nothing new to say. However, if you surrender yourself to it, Taste of Cherry will prove to be one of the most rewarding motion picture experiences of a lifetime, growing more meaningful with each viewing. It is a masterful and stunning combination of philosophy and poetry, such as is rarely found in modern film. Not only is Taste of Cherry the crown jewel of Iranian cinema, but the one of the finest films of the decade.

For everyone who think this movie is boring I have only one thing to say: You need a complex mind to see the simplicity. Simple minds cannot enjoy simplicity because they cannot see the details of a simple concept. Their mind cannot stay focused because they cannot handle simplicity. Taste of cherry is the ultimate sophistication coded into extreme simplicity. This movie is 10 out of 10 without a doubt.

Mr. Badii is ready to die, his grave is dug out and he just takes one last trip around with his car. The people he meets gives him some perspectives on the value of life, or lack thereof. Abbas Kiarostami is a master, and this is the best movie I have seen from him so far. It is poetic and harsh at the same time, which is a fine balance. Truly this must be one of the best movies from the nineties, I will not attempt at a ranking, but inventive cinema like this has few competitors. Ershani does a very fine role with his Mr. Badii indeed.

The best film I've seen so far. If I was a director I would try to make films like this one. A man wants to commit a suicide. We don'tknow why because it's irrelevant. He meets people, talks to them. They are all very nice to him. The night comes and he goes for it. Darknes. 10 seconds of total darkness. Is he dead? Light. He gets up from the hole. Hm. The hole looks different. The tree is green, the grass is green. We see the director. What's this? There are some soldiers who were acting. They look happy. Is this part of a movie or what? Everything is green now. Everyone is happy now. This is the Real Life. Beautiful. The happiness of living.