World War III is an impressive and bitter film that shows how a society that faces social, political and cultural contradictions, may harm itself. The powerful and emotional performance of Mohsen Tanabandeh as Shakib, confirms Houman Seyyedi as a talented director. The collapsed and dark atmosphere of the film is in harmony with the music of Bamdad Afshar. Only if the ending of the film was less predictable, maybe it could have won a more significant award than the one it received at the Venice Film Festival.
Some positive aspects of the film are:
- The film tackles a sensitive and relevant topic of war and its consequences on ordinary people.
- The film uses a realistic and minimalist style that creates a sense of immersion and authenticity.
- The film explores the complex and contradictory emotions of the characters, such as love, guilt, anger and revenge.
- The film has a strong visual language that conveys the mood and tone of the story.
We should not forget that this film, like all the films made in the last 40 years, was made under the supervision of the government's censorship blade, and the talented workers of this film could have added other wonderful moments to the story. But he was able to create a valuable work with great artistry. I suggest everyone to watch the amazing role of "Mohsen Tanabandeh" more carefully.
