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Title: Snoozer
Review: This film is about the appreciation of life at its simplest. The cinematography is beautiful; great job capturing a civilization uncluttered and spiritual. However, the protagonist, whom we follow exclusively throughout the film, is a bore, and the plot is simple and mundane. The symbolic juxtapostion of the cell phone against the spiritual and uncluttered civilization doesn't strike the chord Kiarostami intends. There is little story here. In summary: very good cinematography, beautiful setting, extrememely boring protagonist, contrived symbolism, little story. Your choice. I personally liked the Iranian films "Children of Heaven" and "The Color of Paradise" much more. This one will just put you to sleep.
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