My first taste of Kiarostami, whom I've read about for years. I was
worried that, as a filmmaker, Kiarostami 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 surprisingly
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
worthwhile investment of your time. It probably works better with
an older audience that can identify with the world-weary
characters.
worried that, as a filmmaker, Kiarostami 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 surprisingly
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
worthwhile investment of your time. It probably works better with
an older audience that can identify with the world-weary
characters.