The Salesman (Iranian)


The Salesman is a masterfully layered drama.The polished way of storytelling backed by the vivid performances makes this a stunning piece of work.Shaahab Hosseini's finely nuanced performance was a treat to watch,this one film is enough to know his acting prowess.Taraneh Alidoosti is another stupendous performer,the subtle manner through which she conveyed most of the emotions is something to watch out for.Then comes Farid Sajadhosseini who makes a strong impact in a brief role,his performance in the final scenes were simply outstanding.


Though I haven't seen any of Asghar Farhadi's other works,this cinema is more than enough to stamp him as a top-notch filmmaker.The realistic environment through which he portrays such a powerful theme itself shows his mettle,without a single soundtrack nor any visual gimmicks,he succeeds in making it a gripping cinematic experience.The finale is indeed the best part of this cinema,those scenes were a class apart.In short,Wonderfully Crafted and Beautifully Acted - The Salesman is one gem of a cinema.


Overall,The Salesman is a Masterpiece !


9/10