A poignant reminder of how a child sees the world.

Rating: 10/10 (19 June 2011)

Cost $180K, grossed a million! Here's why in my opinion.
Humanity at it's best, as seen through the eyes of a child. Through Majidi's artful directorship we get an intimate understanding of two children's (Ali & Zahra) thoughts, feelings, and intentions from start to end. C.O.H. highlights some very important basic (and increasingly more scarce) core values: courage, honesty, cooperation and faith (and others).
Hard work and co-existence... in a simple village within Tehran, a personal tragedy unfolds between 9-year-old boy (Ali), and his 7-year-old sister (Zahra). These children live with their parents in a bare-bones, one-room flat; the family is faced with a life of poverty and no perceivable future otherwise; each member takes part in doing everything he or she can to survive. The viewer has an opportunity to relate, even connect personally with the characters, thanks to the authenticity of plot, filming, and acting.
Humanity at it's best, the real deal. This film helped me appreciate children's innocence and the poisoned thinking I sometimes have, about teaching my own children too much too soon.