Taste of Cherry
A middle-aged Tehranian man, Mr. Badii is intent on killing himself and seeks someone to bury him after his demise. Driving around the city, the seemingly well-to-do Badii meets with numerous people, including a Muslim student, asking them to take on the job, but initially he has little luck. Eventually, Badii finds a man who is up for the task because he needs the money, but his new associate soon tries to talk him out of committing suicide.
This is a deeply melancholic and contemplative slow-burn, inviting viewers into an existential journey. It feels like a quiet, profound meditation on life's fragility and the search for meaning amidst despair. The atmosphere is somber, yet subtly hopeful, driven by philosophical conversations and a stark, observational style.
