The Siren
After an Iraqi missile strike, the oil metropolis of Abadan descends into chaos. Fourteen-year-old Omid, who works as a food delivery boy, is searching for his missing brother - and for an escape route out of the besieged city.
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"A magnificent film on a seemingly difficult subject, the Iran-Iraq war, but the refined design, colors, and animation soften its harshness without making the film saccharine. We follow the story from the child's point of view, his carefree life before the war, then the horror and absurdity of it when it completely disrupts his life. The female characters are not forgotten; they are rich and complex, like the hero's young friend and the famous singer who is no longer allowed to perform in public since the mullahs came to power. Nevertheless, the film ends with what can be interpreted..."
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After an Iraqi missile strike, the oil metropolis of Abadan descends into chaos. Fourteen-year-old Omid, who works as a food delivery boy, is searching for his missing brother - and for an escape route out of the besieged city.