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Homework is a narrative documentary film directed by Abbas Kiarostami, focusing on the opinions of pupils and their fathers regarding the traditional practice of assigning homework at Shahid Masumi primary school in Tehran. The film features interviews with several students and two fathers, revealing insights into their educational experiences and the impact of homework on their lives.
The documentary addresses significant issues such as parental illiteracy and the difficulties some parents face in assisting their children with homework. It also touches on more personal aspects of the children's lives, including instances of corporal punishment and poverty, which they do not always manage to conceal during the interviews.
Why Watch
- •Meet pupils discussing homework's impact on their lives.
- •See candid interviews revealing family struggles.
- •Find out how illiteracy affects homework help.
Did You Know
•Homework was filmed in late January and/or early February 1988.
•The film was shot at Shahid Masumi primary school in Tehran.
•Abbas Kiarostami wrote, directed, and edited the film himself.
•Homework has a runtime of 78 minutes.
Perfect For
Iranian cinema enthusiastsEducation studiesDocumentary lovers