Did I mean the music in Abbas Kiarostami’s movies? Hmm, yeah. I have watched “The Taste of Cherry” and “Ten”. So, I’m not an authority on Kiarostami’s movies. These are some of the least emotionally manipulative movies I have seen till date. I guess I have to explain.
Kiarostami believes that he is there to tell a story, not to manipulate the viewer. He chooses stories that are not-meant-to-thrill-or-instigate-emotions and uses very less or no music. He feels that using music unnecessarily in movies is manipulative. It is forcing the viewer “how to feel”. If you look back and see, probably all the movies forced you to feel some emotion or the other, mostly forcefully, using the background music. No, I’m not arguing for or against a concept. I’m just showing the contrast. When you look at it this way, you may wonder how ‘forceful’ directors are!
That said, “Taste of Cherry” is one of the most memorable movies I’ve seen till date. It leaves a strong.. uhh.. what’s the word…aftertaste?. It remained with me for a few days. Very subtle, but powerful movie. If you get a chance to watch any of Kiarostami’s movies, please do.
Abbas Kiarostami’s music
Did I mean the music in Abbas Kiarostami’s movies? Hmm, yeah. I have watched “The Taste of Cherry” and “Ten”. So, I’m not an authority on Kiarostami’s movies. These are some of the least emotionally manipulative movies I have seen till date. I guess I have to explain.
Kiarostami believes that he is there to tell a story, not to manipulate the viewer. He chooses stories that are not-meant-to-thrill-or-instigate-emotions and uses very less or no music. He feels that using music unnecessarily in movies is manipulative. It is forcing the viewer “how to feel”. If you look back and see, probably all the movies forced you to feel some emotion or the other, mostly forcefully, using the background music. No, I’m not arguing for or against a concept. I’m just showing the contrast. When you look at it this way, you may wonder how ‘forceful’ directors are!
That said, “Taste of Cherry” is one of the most memorable movies I’ve seen till date. It leaves a strong.. uhh.. what’s the word…aftertaste?. It remained with me for a few days. Very subtle, but powerful movie. If you get a chance to watch any of Kiarostami’s movies, please do.