Jason Lancaster

The Song of Sparrows (Avaze Gonjeshk-ha) – Directed by Majid Majidi

A father, living on the outskirts of Tehran, Iran loses his job as a farm hand on an ostrich ranch. The father, Karim (played by Reza Naji)  struggles  to find a job and provide for his family. Along  the way, he experiences moral and personal conflicts that test his faith and his character.

Majidi writes an incredible story with overlaping metaphors that take the audience on their own emotional and moral journey. Some of the metaphors aren’t obvious at first but after talking with friends afterward you’ll realize this is a very well planned out and directed film. Anyone interested in full character development, both of the main character and the supporting players, should make a point to see this film.