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About The Salesman
The Salesman is Asghar Farhadi's seventh film that won two trophies for the Best Actor and Best Screenplay at Cannes Film Festival in 2016 and the academy award for the best Foreign Language Film in 2017. About The Salesman is a documentary about Farhadi's method of filmmaking: development, pre-production, production, and post-production, with interviews with Asghar Farhadi and the analysis of the renowned Iranian and international film critics about The Salesman and Farhadi's cinema.
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Plot Summary
In Buenos Aires, a charismatic and manipulative salesman, known for his ability to sell anything, finds his life unraveling when his secret life collides with his professional one. As his carefully constructed facade begins to crumble, he must confront the consequences of his actions and the ethical boundaries he has blurred. The film explores themes of ambition, deception, and the dark side of human desire.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its suspenseful atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Luis Machín. However, some found the plot predictable or the pacing uneven. Audiences generally responded well to the thriller elements and the exploration of moral ambiguity.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful and tense atmosphere.
Luis Machín's performance as the manipulative salesman is a standout.
Some critics noted predictability in the narrative arc.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available, but general sentiment leaned towards appreciating the film's thriller elements and Machín's central performance.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Actor at the Premios Platino for Luis Machín.
Fun Fact
The film is known for its tense and claustrophobic visual style, effectively amplifying the protagonist's psychological state.
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