FIREWORKS WEDNESDAY
Chaharshanbe-soori
Synopsis
Against the backdrop of New Year firework celebrations, Rouhi, a young maid is sent by her agency to the home of a couple in the throes of marital meltdown. Mojdeh is convinced her husband is cheating on her with a neighbor. She employs Rouhi as a spy, thrusting her into the center of the maelstrom.
Synopsis
Against the backdrop of New Year firework celebrations, Rouhi, a young maid is sent by her agency to the home of a couple in the throes of marital meltdown. Mojdeh is convinced her husband is cheating on her with a neighbor. She employs Rouhi as a spy, thrusting her into the center of the maelstrom.
Our take
Prior to A Separation, Asghar Farhadi crafted this riveting exploration of the fissures of marriage, co-written with Mani Haghighi (Men at Work). Set against the backdrop of the Persian New Year, Fireworks Wednesday lights the ignition, traces the emotional flares, and watches as sparks fly.