Taste of Cherry

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James B. @JamesBass Jan 21 ★★★★★ A Haunting Masterpiece of Existential Cinema Taste of Cherry is a profoundly unsettling film, not because of what it shows, but because of what it asks. A quiet, persistent unease permeates every frame, circling a single, devastating question: what does it take for a person to decide to end their own life? Abbas Kiarostami employs minimalism in its most chilling form. Sparse dialogue, restrained performances, and repetitive journeys through barren landscapes strip the film down to its philosophical core. The result is an experience that feels less like conventional storytelling and more like an existential essay—one that unfolds slowly, patiently, and with unnerving restraint. For admirers of international cinema, and Iranian cinema in particular, Taste of Cherry is deeply rewarding. Its power lies in suggestion rather than exposition. Unlike The Vanishing (the French/Dutch original), where horror is made explicit, Kiarostami leaves the true terror entirely to the imagination—where it lingers long after the film ends. This is cinema that trusts the viewer, challenges comfort, and refuses easy answers. A quiet masterpiece. See more Patrick S @PatrickStruik Dec 13 Kiarostami masterpiece. See more Nebiyu M @Nebbb Nov 3 A slow, beautiful film that makes you sit with your own thoughts. It’s quiet, emotional, and honest, like a long drive that makes you question what really matters. The ending doesn’t give answers, just peace. See more Dani G @RT81139271 03/31/2024 This was the first film I watched of Kiarostami's filmography, many years ago, and it made an impact on me. Powerful philosopical drama See more Leaburn O @RT35452347 02/07/2024 A brilliant film. Captivating because you can't help but put yourself in their shoes. And then the ending could have gone a million different ways whilst still being captivating. The set up to the denouement is brilliant and whilst the ending may be lacklustre, it remains entirely valid. My one quibble is that the main protagonist simply doesn't act like someone exhibiting suicidal angst in any way shape or form which diminishes the impact a little. The premise wins over n the end. Iran has produced many brilliant low budget films and this Palme D'Or winner is one of them. They rely on brilliant screenplay in the manner of the classic Hollywood films and it never grows old. Watched on YouTube. See more Alejandro E @Alex970 10/06/2023 Narrated as if it were a documentary, it intelligently addresses a rather delicate topic: suicide. Without the support of a musical score, and a mysterious ending that does not provoke indifference, it is one of many good examples of Middle Eastern cinema. See more Read all reviews

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