Abbas Kiarostami’s remarkable short film 'Bread and Alley'', presents a unique cinematic narrative that captures a glimpse of an extraordinary relationship between man and dog. A ten minute film set in the isolated alleys of Tehran. Unlike any Hollywood day-to-day movies, the short Iranian film is bound to leave you speechless. Bread And Alley, encourages young adults and children to face their day-to-day challenges.
Kiarostami initially released 'Bread and Alley' in 1970. Though it has a simple plot (on the surface, at least), the use of the universal themes allows the audience to understand how the boy overcomes his difficulties, in which we can later on apply it to reality.
When the protagonist is obstructed by a beast in the back alleys of Tehran, he is confronted by an intimidating dog. Kiarostami has portrayed the dog as an obstacle; making it difficult for the boy to achieve his goal. An interesting
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The use of narrow streets makes the light seem smaller in back streets where the dog appears. This creates a dramatic atmosphere, which leaves readers to ponder over the possibilities of what happens next. Due to the shadowed alleyways, as an audience, we have less to look forward to.
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The film ‘Red dog’ focuses on the life of a dog and how he affects the lives of those around him.
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experiences a realization about life when there is an incident with a dog. The narrator then expresses his
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