"This circulating feedback loop of “art imitating life imitating art,” and so on, cannot sustain itself forever, and when it finally comes to an abrupt halt, its brief aftermath is one of the most ethically and emotionally pensive cinematic moments I’ve seen in some time."

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If, like me, you don't really like going to the #movies unless you're sure it's worth your trouble, I'd definitely recommend you go and watch #NoBears (خرس_نیست#) by #JafarPahani. It is a magnificent #trilingual movie showing the weight of traditions in a conservative #patriarcal society, the consequences of taking a #political stance in #Iran and the hardship of life in #exile. (Warning: you should go *only* if you don't feel blue or depressed!) #Farsi #Azerbaijani #Turkish

@SaltiredPopcorn I agree. They are very powerful.

On another note, #NoBears is the best film from #JafarPanahi in years.

Searched for the #NoBears hashtag ahead of my screening this evening and there are two posts, both mine.

Jafar Panahi in Gli Orsi Non Esistono (2022) per la regia di Jafar Panahi
#film #movie #cinema #cinefilo #JafarPanahi #JafarPanahi #AminJafari #NoBears

https://www.spoileralert.eu/2022/11/09/no-bears/1841/

After aborting plans to see it yesterday I'm definitely catching #NoBears today, and courtesy of #MubiGo also. Panahi is great and it's shocking to see his treatment at the hands of authorities.

Interesting debate to be had as to whether discussions centring around his work can ever no exist outside of the wider political context, especially when he himself places it firmly in the centre.

Contemplating catching the new one from #JafarPanahi this evening. How does it rank with his other work? #NoBears #Cinema #Film #IranianCinema