“Melbourne” is one of the novelties of the new Iranian wave, whose main message is not the confrontation “man-society”, but in everyday and acute family situations.
Amir and Sarah, a married couple of intellectuals, are going on a long trip to Melbourne. An unfamiliar woman asked them to look after the baby for several hours, which the couple did, putting the child in the next room and continuing the fees.
Just hours before leaving for the airport, Amir accidentally discovers that the baby is no longer breathing.
A stunning and simple plot twist that can happen in real life to anyone.
And then begins that quiet everyday drama on a half-whisper, turning into a scream.
The entire timeline of the film is the periodic comings and goings of loaders, furniture buyers, utilities, phone calls, and desperate dialogues between husband and wife. In the lobby packed suitcases, and the next door a dead child.
Stunningly strong chamber film striking ease of presentation-crown Iranian chip.
Respect for Peymanu Moadi, whose undisputed acting talent continues to amaze and delight.