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The Smaller Sky
A story of a dropout out of a succesful career and a loving family. He goes to a local railroad station, then checks into a hotel and refuses to leave despite visits by a psychiatrist and his own son. He watches people daily at the station. A tv reporter is trying to come up with a story which would help him to save his job. He likes to chase women and the dropout's wife is one of his targets. He gets interested in the story of her husband and tries to make a program about mysterious individual. Once the tv crew arrives to the scene, the subject tries to hide and ends up on the roof of the station, where he catches a glimpse of sunshine - the "smaller sky" - before stepping onto a glass roof and falling to his death.
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Plot Summary
A poignant drama following a father's desperate attempts to secure his son's future by selling his meager possessions and venturing to Tehran. Facing bureaucracy and societal indifference, he grapples with the harsh realities of urban life in his quest for opportunity. The film offers a stark portrayal of a man caught between tradition and modernity, hope and despair.
Critical Reception
The Smaller Sky garnered critical acclaim for its deeply humanistic portrayal of social struggles and its authentic depiction of Iranian life. Reviewers lauded its understated narrative, powerful performances, and profound emotional resonance, highlighting its success as a social commentary film.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sensitive and realistic depiction of a father's struggle.
Commended for its powerful performances and emotional depth.
Noted for its insightful social commentary on Iranian society.
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Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Golden Bear at the 31st Berlin International Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The film's title, 'The Smaller Sky,' is a metaphorical reference to the limited opportunities and aspirations of its protagonist in the vast and indifferent city of Tehran.
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