Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory: An Asian Cinema Podcast, John and Jason tackle their first Iranian film with Abbas Kiarostami's 1997 Palme D'or winner, Taste of Cherry. They discuss the film's deep philosophical themes, cultural references, and unique visual aesthetic.Enjoy!Episode Outline and ResourcesTimestamps2:10 - Media Consumption20:05 - News30:29 - Film DiscussionNewsMaking Waves – Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema (London, July 8–10) LinkNew York Asian Film Festival (July 15-31) LinkFollow us:Follow Heroic Purgatory on TwitterFollow John Atom on TwitterFollow Jason Maher on TwitterFollow Jason's blogRead John Atom's reviews on VCinemaRead Jason Maher's reviews on VCinema
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