Reuters - "A Separation" won the Oscar for best foreign language film on Sunday, becoming the first Iranian movie to win the honor. Written and directed by Asghar Farhadi, the domestic drama focuses on a couple going through a divorce and touches on traditions, justice, and male-female relationships in modern Iran. "A Separation" was regarded as the front-runner for the foreign language Oscar after sweeping the awards circuit in Europe and the United States. It also garnered an Oscar nomination for best original screenplay >>>
"At this time, many Iranians all over the world are watching us and I imagine them to be very happy," director Farhadi said while accepting the Oscar. "At a time of tug of war, intimidation and aggressions exchanged between politicians, the name of their county, Iran, is spoken here through her glorious culture, a rich and ancient culture that has been hidden under the heavy dust of politics. I proudly offer this award to the people of my country, the people who respect all cultures and civilizations and despise hostility and resentment," he added.
"A Separation" has received almost universal critical acclaim, gracing many top 10 lists for the best movies of 2011.
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Great
by Veiled Prophet of Khorasan on Mon Feb 27, 2012 08:01 AM PSTA great job deserving my congratulations and full support. Good for him; good for us and all who appreciate his work.
It is also funny how the naysayers will never stop. If an Iranian does something "bad" they are the first to jump on it. They blame us "all" and spew self hate. If an Iranian does something good they are there to minimize it. This self hate is just as bad; maybe worse than stuff they criticize.
If you are so ashamed of being Iranian: you need not be one! Get a new name and tell others you are from Turkey. Problem is solved! Meanwhile the rest of us proudly accept who we are and work to improve our nation.
Thank you academy of Art and Zionism ..
by Soosan Khanoom on Mon Feb 27, 2012 07:43 AM PSTOoops did I say that loud !! Blame it on Sacha not me .. lol
The award this year worth watching:
1) The nomination and win of the movie " A Separation"
2) Sacha 's presence ... I love him
can't wait till the movie " Dictator " comes out .
Re: Bahmani
by Souri on Mon Feb 27, 2012 07:37 AM PSTNo Bahmani, YOU have to change! Pathetic and bitter as usual.
by Esfand Aashena on Mon Feb 27, 2012 06:12 AM PSTEverything is sacred
Congrats, but Too bad
by bahmani on Mon Feb 27, 2012 06:07 AM PSTI am happy and sad at once.
Happy an Iranian artist wins on the world stage.
Sad that he has to work so hard to sell himself and his soul on two fronts, in order to win with a depressing film and a greater lie.
Shit has to change.
To read more bahmani posts visit: //brucebahmani.blogspot.com/
Very Proud
by kazem0574 on Mon Feb 27, 2012 05:03 AM PSTI predicted this on I.C in November 2011:
//iranian.com/main/2011/nov/asghar-farhad...
Excited Iranians reaction to the news:
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3cmz7NvHNw
I wonder if any foreign film has ever been nominated for a second Oscar in another catagory as A Seperation has?
It is great that we do not see anti-Iranian comments here.
by long live Iran on Mon Feb 27, 2012 03:49 AM PSTThat is great that we do not see Rajavi`s slave, anti-Iranian negative comments here. I guess they must have been very disappointed by Farhadi`s antiwar speak.
Long Live IRAN for EVER.
Congratulations to all Iranian
by long live Iran on Mon Feb 27, 2012 03:46 AM PSTCongratulations to all Iranian and thanks Mr. Farhadi not only because of his great work but also because of his brave anti-war words he expressed in front of the world. He became the voice of Iranian in such harsh days.
Long Live IRAN for EVER.
PN, there's nothing "weird" going on here
by Reality-Bites on Mon Feb 27, 2012 08:16 AM PSTPeople here (like most Iranians round the world, I suspect) are simply happy and take pride in seeing fellow Iranians achieve success and recognition for their art/work, from the film industry's most prestigious awards academy. Something that's never been done fore.
This is especially pertinent at a time when the regime that rules over Iran, and its lackeys, have done their best to make sure every news or event associated with Iran and how the country projects itself to the world, is shown in a bad and/or negative light.
Does this bother you?
Of Oscar......
by پندارنیک on Mon Feb 27, 2012 01:46 AM PSTWe're a bunch of weirdos or what? We're united around "A Separation"....and get dispersed whenever the "unity" is in order..........
AND: Can I cordially invite our dear friend, Fred to make a comment here?................
Good Job Mr. Farhadi
by Amir19 on Sun Feb 26, 2012 10:50 PM PSTYou can see the movie at
www.Iran10.com
Congrats to all who made "A Separation"
by Reality-Bites on Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:59 AM PSTAsghar Farhadi and his team make history for Iranian film and arts. Goes to show how talented and artistic Iranians can be.
A rare of ray of light and source of national pride in these dark and uncertain days.
Go Iran
by Sialashgar on Sun Feb 26, 2012 09:03 PM PSTAnd Iran Lovers. Shame on Warmongs and Iran haters.Shame on you Iranians that hate Iran.
makes us proud as iranians....
by shushtari on Sun Feb 26, 2012 08:42 PM PSTto be recognized for their talents....
and a great speech- which definitely embarrassed ali geda and his iran-hating band of thieves.
god bless iran and it's wonderful people
Magnificent ..... !
by R2-D2 on Sun Feb 26, 2012 08:41 PM PST...
LA Times review
by Mohammad Ala on Sun Feb 26, 2012 08:16 PM PSTJust came across this review.
Congrats to all of them...
by Bavafa on Sun Feb 26, 2012 08:14 PM PSTWell done.
'Hambastegi' is the main key to victory
Mehrdad
Good Job, well done.
by Roozbeh_Gilani on Sun Feb 26, 2012 07:37 PM PST"Personal business must yield to collective interest."
شادباش به همه هم میهنان گرامی
daneshjooSun Feb 26, 2012 07:38 PM PST
Daneshjoo
و آفرین به آقای فرهادی و
هنرمندانی که
موجب شادی وافتخار مردم کشورمان شدند
What are you people excited about?
by Fesenjoon2 on Sun Feb 26, 2012 07:27 PM PSTOur Deputy Minister of Ershad says that the Oscars are not that important. Maybe as important as Gach-saran Film Festival. So what's all the fuss for? Why are all you people so desparate to be recognized by the Zionists?
//www.asriran.com/fa/news/181694
//aeenenews.com/content/news/show/1007/%D8%B4%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%87%D8%AA_%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C_%D8%A7%D8%B3%DA%A9%D8%A7%D8%B1_%D9%88_%D8%AC%D8%B4%D9%86_%D8%B3%DB%8C%D9%86%D9%85%D8%A7%DB%8C_%DA%AF%DA%86%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86/
A win for all of the Persians
by spatima on Sun Feb 26, 2012 07:17 PM PSTI think as Iranians we should be proud, Farhadi went up there and talked about his people and their rich non-violent history. This is a job well done. I tip my hat to Mr. Farhadu
In hope of a Free, Democratic, Independent and Secular Iran
Wonderful.
by Mohammad Ala on Sun Feb 26, 2012 07:07 PM PSTIt is wonderful accomplishment. I am happy for this accomplishment.