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The Salesman

2016 | 125 min | K-12 | drama, thriller

Forced out of their apartment due to dangerous works on a neighboring building, Emad and Rana move into a new flat in the center of Tehran. An incident linked to the previous tenant will dramatically change the young couple’s life.

Shahab Hosseini and Taraneh Alidoosti, delivered powerful performances in their respective roles and received critical acclaim for their work.

The Salesman was awarded the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Themes and Objectives:

Politics of Film Awards:

Discussion on the political nature of film awards (e.g., the Oscars).
Research on the history of various film awards and their impact on the film industry.

Fear as a Film Theme:

Analysis of elements of fear and suspense in films.
Reflection on how fear and suspense can affect viewers.

Iranian Society:

Introduction to the culture, history, and present-day of Iranian society.
Comparison between the portrayal of Iranian society in the film and reality.

Relationship Between Film and Theater:

Comparison of the differences and similarities between film and theater.
Discussion on how film can depict theater and vice versa.

Elements of Drama (Drama and Native Language):

Analysis of the dramatic elements in the film, such as characters, plot, and conflicts.
Creation of a creative writing task involving drama.

Artistic Features of Film (Visual Arts):

Evaluation of the visual and graphic elements of the film.

Creative art project:

“Create your artwork based on a film.”

Human Rights and Societal Themes (Social Studies and History):

Discussion on societal themes and human rights depicted in the film.
Research on topics that spark discussions in society.

Structure of Learning Material:

Introduction to the Film and Background Information:

Investigate, for example, in small groups, the film synopsis and background information about the film, its director, and awards.

Politics of Film Awards (Social Studies and History):

Discuss the significance of film awards and their political nature.
Explore the history of various film awards and their influence on the film industry.

Fear and Suspense in Film (Native Language and Drama):

Analysis of elements of fear and suspense in the film: How are they created, and what techniques are used in the film?
Discussion on how fear and suspense can impact viewers.

Iranian Society and Culture (Social Studies and History):

Familiarize yourselves with the culture, history, and current state of Iranian society.
Comparison between the portrayal of Iranian society in the film and reality.

Relationship Between Film and Theater (Drama and Visual Arts):

Comparison of the differences and similarities between film and theater.
Discussion on how film can portray theater and vice versa.

Elements of Drama (Drama and Native Language):

Analysis of the dramatic elements in the film, such as characters, plot, and conflicts.
Creation of a creative writing task using drama.

Artistic Features of Film (Visual Arts):

Evaluation of the visual and graphic elements of the film.

Creative art project:

“Create your artwork based on a film.”

Human Rights and Societal Themes (Social Studies and History):

Discussion on societal themes and human rights depicted in the film.
Reflection on topics that generate the most discussion in Finnish society.

Summary:

The learning material can be used flexibly and encourages students to delve into the themes of the film from different perspectives. The goal is to inspire students to reflect on the significance of film in society and its connections to various subjects.

Learning material produced by Elokuvalisenssi.