She wanted to point out a truth.She wanted to let the whole world know that in the other parts of the world,somewhere women were just treated as wife material.That they were controlled so much by their own culture where men is very dominant.She wanted to point out how sometimes women are forced to be pretentious and not true to themselves because they were not given much option. I don't think these types of movies would be even welcome in their own country.We'll I'm so blessed to be in a country where women are not oppressed.It makes me appreciate and feel grateful I am indeed as a citizen and to celebrate and live as a free woman the way I wanted.
Actually,this movie is more than a culture or religion.It felt like It's more of how one enjoys life and how one choose to live their own life.For me,I see a beautiful friendship and sisterhood.You know how sometimes feelings makes you so overwhelmed and you have that person in your life that you're inseparable with.I think these types of closeness exist even before without any form of malice.That friends kiss and hug each other a lot.But today,the world label it as lesbianism.How I wish I can really live freely I mean without even fearing of being judged as lesbian.Honestly,we can't blame people today of being too conscious or being skeptical or even judgmental. My heart is racing when Shireen went swimming with Atafeh's family.They just lie down there not saying anything but it is a very peaceful and relaxed scene.One of the little sweet things in their friendship is they communicate through their gazes.Also I was teary eyed when Atafeh confronted Shireen about their situation when she found out that her brother had bugged their house.That Shireen after being forced to make love to him pretended to make a gentle and compassionate love making to him just to save Afie.And it goes with the make up sex they had before Afie took her flight to Dubai.That last confrontation said it all.Hurt feelings,unfairness,sacrifice,love,anger and most of all a goodbye before she goes to the place that the both dream to be so they can live freely.It was very heart breaking but I think the sacrifice is necessary.One has to move out because for sure,their folks wouldn't let them live even a bit once the truth will be revealed.That no matter how much Atafeh's family loved her,I don't think they can stop the law from persecuting her. I love the movie aside from the fact that it had displayed true Iranian beauty and culture.It was very natural.It was not exaggerated.I mean given the circumstance,I guess it is how things would be dealt with considering the culture and tradition they have. On a lighter note,I'm surprise why her brother was so discreet of what he found out.It's just sad because how can you even make love to the man you married if you don't even love him at all? How can you fake and pretend to be happy in those span of long married life? When you divorced him,you'll be accused of whatever crime.The woman is always considered immoral. I'm also kinda thinking if it is an Asian thing to live with your parents even if you got married? They still live in the same house even after marriage. I don't know much but I can say this movie is extra ordinary and far beyond inspiration.The friendship between Afie and Shireen is so beautiful.They always have each other.They were best friends,family,confidante,classmates that even if they were limited to meeting other people or friends ,it's pretty all right because having each other is worth than any companionship or relationship they needed.Well,it worked for them.They party together.The have a good time together.They take care of each other.They are willing to give up their own happiness just for each other.But It felt like everything that ever happened to them happened naturally.They were not influence by media or friends.They just ended up loving each other romantically.They were not someone who is trying to explore their own sexuality.It was heart stopping! It makes my heart both happy,sad and excited all at the same time.I have been wanting that kind of friendship.It is one of my deepest fantasy.Though not exactly the lesbianism part but I'm talking about the natural connection with just one person.And of course not the conflicting part that your best friend had to marry your brother to save both of you.I'm talking about the beauty of friendship.Someone that you really liked and loved all at the same time.That you can even have a meaningful conversation even by just the way you look or glance each other.That's the definition of friendship that I wanted.Intimate and full of respect and adoration for each other.. I would say,this movie is almost close to reality.It has its deep drama but watching it empowers me as a woman who lived in an absolutely free country where I am allowed to live the life I wanted.I live in a country were women are being recognized with much equality and treated with decency.Again,this movie reminds me to be always thankful!
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