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Founded in 2013, Big World Pictures is a non-profit distribution outfit dedicated to bringing the best in world cinema to film enthusiasts across the United States. Previous releases include films by Radu Jude, Tamer El Said, Maya Vitkova, Jean-Gabriel Périot, Julia Murat, Tsai Ming-liang and Eric Rohmer. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!
Reza, having distanced himself from the urban quagmire, leads a simple life along with his wife and young son, somewhere in a remote village in Northern Iran. He spends his days working on his goldfish farm. Nearby, a private company with close links to the government and local authorities, has taken control of nearly every aspect of regional life. Its shareholders, accumulating wealth, power and economic influence, have been pushing local farmers and small owners to sell off their belongings, farms and estates, to the benefit of the Company’s influential network and its monopoly. It is under their pressure that many villagers have themselves become local links in the larger network of corruption.
directed by: Mohammad Rasoulof
starring: Reza Akhlaghirad, Soudabeh Beizaee, Nasim Adabi
2017 / 117 min / 2.39:1 / Farsi DTS-HD MA 5.1
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Overall rating: 4.4166665 / 5 from 12 reviews.
Review topics: ["film","movie","story","cinema"].
"Mohamad Rasoulof is probably my 2nd most favorite Iranian auteur, just behind Abbas Kiarostami. What attracts me to his body of work is how angry he is in them. He’s just unafraid to be political and doesn’t care about hiding his thoughts behind allegories or symbolism. This is an excellent example of that sensibility."
"I'm really having a blast with modern Iranian cinema. Man of Integrity lacks a bit on the story front. The acting is excellent all around and it is a fascinating look at the modern Iranian society and how it works."
"I had seen his latest film, so I'm glad to finally see his earlier work."
"Love discovering foreign movies like this on partner label side of the site"
"Great packaging with great essay; the movie is OK."
"From the Iranian director, writer and producer, Mohammad Rasoulof, who, after his first film, has had problems with the censorship system in Iran and his subsequent movies and screening of them were very limited or all prohibited in his homeland. This ambitious film and "Cannes Film Festival" award winner has a great story & outstanding performances. It's about corruption in today's Iranian society. Either one is forever oppressed, or has to join the oppressor/system to survive. A very Intelligent movie and highly recommended."
"What a treat, great cinema from a great director. Very Highly Recommended"
"An enjoyable film."
"A Man of Integrity is a tense, quietly powerful drama about a man who refuses to give in to corruption in a small Iranian town. The story unfolds slowly but with purpose, showing how hard it is to stay honest in a system stacked against you. It’s a bleak, gripping look at moral resistance and the personal cost that comes with it."
"A slow burn-never boring- thriller about a family man who just wants to run his goldfish farm in peace. Beautiful cinematography, directing, and acting. The lead is man of few words who speaks volumes through his eyes and gestures. Wait till you see his secret place. Favorite quote; "when will he learn?' "Life teaches everybody. Some learn quick, others slow. Some learn too much others not enough. " Beautiful slip cover with booklet of essays. Thank you Big World Pictures for putting this out."
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