i haven't seen this directors work but his last movie "chop shop" definately look liked it had a "city of god"esque feel to it and it looked like a powerful film. This one, judging from the plot synopsis, looks like it could be a damn good character study and touch alot on the value of life and the relationships that make it worth while. Tell me about this director, i really would love some feedback on him... Thanks
shareRamin Bahrani is a great filmmaker. As far as I know, he's highly influenced by Italian Neorealist films, such as Il Posto, Umberto D. and Bicycle Thief to name a few. Man Push Cart and Chop Shop are great films. Each are socially conscious with realistic aesthetics. Focusing on the often-overlooked character and conflict are qualities that make Bahrani's films special. Bahrani respects the frame and this makes his films visually compelling.
I'd say Chop Shop is comparable to City Of God; both films are set in a gritty, urban setting; each are told in a realistic fashion; but Chop Shop has a slower pace and City Of God is sexier in certain respects. If you're a fan of the neo-realism genre, I highly recommend seeing Chop Shop and Man Push Cart. If you're not familiar with neo-realism, but enjoyed City Of God, I'd say Chop Shop would be a great film for you to watch. Just don't expect extreme violence from it. Hope this helps. Reply if you watch the film.
I think the "City of God" reference is fair when it comes to the street aspect, but in terms of style, not so much. The Italian neo-realist comment made above is right on. "Man Push Cart" and then "Chop Shop" are very uncomplicated movies that just get right down to the business of getting you inside somebody's shoes and then taking you for a walk in them.
"Goodbye Solo" is going to premiere in Venice next week, and then hit Toronto after that where I'll definitely see it. This guy is really good, and I have to compare him somewhat to Ken Loach in terms of looking unblinkingly into the working classes and those that fly under the radar.
does anybody know when this filmed in WInston? Just curious! I do recall seeing some casting notices for it. So happy to hear about it's recent screenings and I hope there is a chance for me to see it IN WInston!
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I had a chance to ask him a question after a screening of Goodbye Solo and he mentioned the following filmmakers as influences, none of them neorealist: Kiarostami, Wong Kar Wai, Fellini, Bresson, Scorsese and Loach. Loach makes the most sense when considering his style.
shareHis films are phenomenal.
My Predictions: Rourke, Ledger, Streep, Davis, Boyle, Milk(Best Picture)
I'd say he's heavily influenced by Kiarostami. Though I haven't seen "Goodbye Solo" yet, the synopsis
sounds extremely similar to Kiarostami's "Taste of Cherry" about a man who drives around looking for
someone to aid him in his suicide. Check out the synopsis: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120265/plotsummary
YES! Far more Loach than Abbas.
Even, maybe especially, people who are "not racist" can't help "feeling" A. Kiarostami - (I imagine that absolutely no-one, not knowing Ramin has Iranian roots, makes that comparison first off bat, EXCEPT for the rare exception of focusing on the "driving Ms. suicide" theme), but it is FAR more Loach.
Good on you.
To anybody who has suffered a negative post from me:
Now this is what we need more of; straight up, simple, plain INTELLIGENT insight/s and suggestions! Bravo Horseshavebigcocks, I had to read at least 20 or 30 trite posts b4 coming across this.
PS. honestly, how could you watch more than 1 or 2 'Italian Neo-Realist' films and have the patience to watch any more; insisting on a genre, seems like a VERY forced way to come across and watch films. Many times, watching a film for a beloved director or actor is a big let down, SO, watching a film based on its genre!?? Rewarding? How? Master a genre?