The storyline follow a young boy who is willing to risk it all to get the prize he wants to get. To receive the award, Reza Najjar gives his scorecard (a mini notebook) to the schoolmaster, but the schoolmaster's mental preoccupation leads to an unexpected result.
I am quite fond of this film, for many reasons. I like the storyline; even though it is quite short, it relays the story very clearly. After the boy meets the milestone there is a problem due to miscommunication between the administration and the boy. I like the genuine emotions we see in the boy when he is so devastated that his number is not called.
The camerawork is quite good, especially the close ups, which reveal facial expressions and we can see the boy's devastation in his face. This film is made in Iran and the setting is at a school where all the children wear uniforms. The dialogue is in Persian, with English subtitles. It is primarily a voice over by a narrator who leads us through the discovery of the story. As the film develops, the boy develops from one who is very naive to someone who with evidence that he did the work required, but the instructor messed up. At the beginning, his sole goal is to meet the milestone and get the reward, but it is more complicated than that, and he eventually learns how to reason and get what he needs. This story has so many other things going for it and a universal message that we can all relate to. My favorite part is when the boy finally meets his goal.
The message is that if you put your mind to it, you will get through anything. It reminds us of the importance of being reasonable and the importance of determination. Stick to your beliefs and your own self-worth.
I give Number 7 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 12, plus adults. By Tom W., KIDS FIRST!
The storyline follow a young boy who is willing to risk it all to get the prize he wants to get. To receive the award, Reza Najjar gives his scorecard (a mini notebook) to the schoolmaster, but the schoolmaster's mental preoccupation leads to an unexpected result.
I am quite fond of this film, for many reasons. I like the storyline; even though it is quite short, it relays the story very clearly. After the boy meets the milestone there is a problem due to miscommunication between the administration and the boy. I like the genuine emotions we see in the boy when he is so devastated that his number is not called.
The camerawork is quite good, especially the close ups, which reveal facial expressions and we can see the boy's devastation in his face. This film is made in Iran and the setting is at a school where all the children wear uniforms. The dialogue is in Persian, with English subtitles. It is primarily a voice over by a narrator who leads us through the discovery of the story. As the film develops, the boy develops from one who is very naive to someone who with evidence that he did the work required, but the instructor messed up. At the beginning, his sole goal is to meet the milestone and get the reward, but it is more complicated than that, and he eventually learns how to reason and get what he needs. This story has so many other things going for it and a universal message that we can all relate to. My favorite part is when the boy finally meets his goal.
The message is that if you put your mind to it, you will get through anything. It reminds us of the importance of being reasonable and the importance of determination. Stick to your beliefs and your own self-worth.
I give Number 7 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 12, plus adults. By Tom W., KIDS FIRST!
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