Children are safe subjects for movies governed by restrictive Islamic oversight. Women who may be physically attractive to audience members are only shown in hejab and do not get much film time. Farsi speakers may recognize the variety of accents used by characters, such as the Afghani balloon-seller and the old Polish woman who helps Razieh find her lost money. At the 1995 Cannes Film Festival, The White Balloon won the Camera d'Or and the International Critics' Prize. While not an extraordinary film, it will give many Americans their first glimpse of life as it really is lived by many Iranians today.
Acronyms run rampant and eponyms crouch in the most unlikely places.
If you want to improve your grip on medical language, or explore the loam encrusted roots of the words, here's the ticket. First, Donald . This sweet and thin book is a must. Credit goes to Robert Rosenbloom for revealing this jewel to me. Call the publisher, scour the back shelves, keep your eyes sharp because this book is a beauty.