There Is No Evil

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As it's usually the case with anthology films, the main problem with this one is that some parts are significantly stronger than the others. Namely, part 1 and 3 are disturbing and effective, part 2 is okay-ish but the last part is quite weak. Such layout results in a fragmented, disorganized film. To make things even worse, the filmmakers put the weakest and longest part at the end, a baffling decision which really makes you wonder if enough labour went into the post-production stage. Another point I want to put out is that I don't appreciate the approach they took to address death sentence. I do consider myself a radical death penalty opposer but I don't think showing the toll it takes on the button pushers/lever pullers is the way to show the ugly face of this cruelty; By the simple logic that all these activators can easily be replaced by machines which renders the conflicts in this film irrelevant while keeping the legislation intact. I think we should focus on how and why death penalty is a barbaric, savage act and discuss its ethical aspects instead of showing some apparently normal, some greatly struggling executioners.

Prison guards are prisoners themselves, yet they are responsible for their action, in a system that is brutal and oppressive. Can people abrogate their ethical, humane responsibilities on the ground that they are just following the orders? Oppressive system break people in more than one way, by denying their rights and forcing, "encouraging" them to conform and oppress others which in turn shatters their humanity! So who is the evil? The system ( which is made of individuals) or those individuals themselves, with varying degrees of responsibility. There is always a price we pay for "choices" we make, just as there are reward(s) for those choices. Conformity and making unethical choices, can provide some type of " security", but may not provide peace of mind or ease the pain and the consequences of those choices. This is well made movie that explores the role of people in a repressive environment, the choices they make and the consequences of those choices in romantic love, alienation, separation, pain and guilt feeling. State enforced capital punishment ( provides the context for the story flow. With lovely cinematography, and a deliberate slow motion in some sequences for viewers contemplation. The acting is good, with emotions well reflected in many close ups. The director should be congratulated for being brave, as making such a film in Iran is not just about budgeting and casting and other tasks of film making, but also risking one's live and making a choice about consequences of such film making.

Really good movie. Just as the movie title is, that show us there is no evil. Almost Every decision has good side and bad side. You must decide what is the best in your opinion and do that way. Nothing is 100% wrong or right. And help us to don't judge people easily. Certainly worthy to watch. Highly recomonded.