The entire film revealed a lot about the challenges that women face in a male dominated Iran. However, there were several scenes that were most important in the delivery of the message. I chose the following three scenes to analyze:
1. The scene where both Zinat and Hamed’s families have dinner to discuss their engagement. This was important because it shows how the customs and traditions play a major role in marriages. They discussed Zinat totally giving up her job as the town’s doctor in order to marry their son Hamed. This was important because it initiated the pressure of Zinat giving up her independence. Since it is a honor to be married in the Iranian society, Zinat’s parents ignored her wishes and thoughts in regards to tradition. A tradition that supersedes all personal thoughts.
2. The scene where Zinat and Hamed walks and discusses the extermination of her employment position at the clinic. This was significant because once again, that tradition rules in Iranian society. It was to the point that he was not willing to marry her if she did not chose to lose her job and her identity and become a traditional bride like their mothers and raise his kids. This had to be tough because he truly loved her, but was willing to give in to traditional ways. This scene is importance because at this point, Zinat temporary gave into tradition. Although she was terribly miserable, she sacrificed her individuality due to the pressure of the society she lived in.
3. The scene where Hamed assist Zinat in saving the little girl’s life. This scene was important because it was at that moment that Hamed realized the importance of Zinat’s work. He realized that although tradition and customs are important in shaping our lives, they should not dictate ones actions or individuality. This was important because the tradition that has conquered the lives of countless Iranian women has been compromised.
The one scene of the film that I found confusing was the angry woman that always displays hatred towards Zinat. My guess is that she was jealous of her beauty and success. I am sure this feeling was shared by many women living within the village. She blamed Zinat for the death of her child, but ironically she calls for Zinat to save her other child. It was confusing why this conflict was implemented in this film. I missed its importance. Maybe this character was used to highlight the frustration endured by the Iranian women.
If I could change the ending of the film, I would only change to speed of Hamed leaving his mother standing to join his wife. He should have run from his mother much faster. However, after returning from the saving the little girl, my ending would be for Hamed and Zinat opening a clinic together to allow Zinat to fulfill her dream as a doctor. Furthermore, move out of the home of his parents.
1. The scene where both Zinat and Hamed’s families have dinner to discuss their engagement. This was important because it shows how the customs and traditions play a major role in marriages. They discussed Zinat totally giving up her job as the town’s doctor in order to marry their son Hamed. This was important because it initiated the pressure of Zinat giving up her independence. Since it is a honor to be married in the Iranian society, Zinat’s parents ignored her wishes and thoughts in regards to tradition. A tradition that supersedes all personal thoughts.
2. The scene where Zinat and Hamed walks and discusses the extermination of her employment position at the clinic. This was significant because once again, that tradition rules in Iranian society. It was to the point that he was not willing to marry her if she did not chose to lose her job and her identity and become a traditional bride like their mothers and raise his kids. This had to be tough because he truly loved her, but was willing to give in to traditional ways. This scene is importance because at this point, Zinat temporary gave into tradition. Although she was terribly miserable, she sacrificed her individuality due to the pressure of the society she lived in.
3. The scene where Hamed assist Zinat in saving the little girl’s life. This scene was important because it was at that moment that Hamed realized the importance of Zinat’s work. He realized that although tradition and customs are important in shaping our lives, they should not dictate ones actions or individuality. This was important because the tradition that has conquered the lives of countless Iranian women has been compromised.
The one scene of the film that I found confusing was the angry woman that always displays hatred towards Zinat. My guess is that she was jealous of her beauty and success. I am sure this feeling was shared by many women living within the village. She blamed Zinat for the death of her child, but ironically she calls for Zinat to save her other child. It was confusing why this conflict was implemented in this film. I missed its importance. Maybe this character was used to highlight the frustration endured by the Iranian women.
If I could change the ending of the film, I would only change to speed of Hamed leaving his mother standing to join his wife. He should have run from his mother much faster. However, after returning from the saving the little girl, my ending would be for Hamed and Zinat opening a clinic together to allow Zinat to fulfill her dream as a doctor. Furthermore, move out of the home of his parents.
