Comparision and Contrast Essay

Asian Films

                        In recent years, movies are a sine qua non of daily life on the ground that thousands of the films are made every year. It is an undeniable fact that the most quality films were made in Hollywood until a decade ago; nevertheless, nowadays, especially, in Asian countries, such as India, Japan, China and Iran, the film production rate has increased dramatically. The two films are ''Slumdog Millionaire'' (Indian) and ''A Separation'' (Iranian). Although there are some similarities between the two movies, there are also some differences.

                        To begin with, there are crucial similarities between ''Slumdog Millionaire'' and ''A Separation''. The first similarity is that both of the films were made in Asian countries which are India and Iran. Furthermore, the two films won The Oscar Academy Awards in the previous years. The third similarity is that both types of films are drama and their themes are almost same. This is because both of the films deal with difficulties of life. Moreover, the main characters in both films support their own truth, beliefs and emotions, in spite of environmental pressures.

                        In addition to similarities, there are several differences between the two films. Firstly, ''Slumdog Millionaire'' was adapted from Vilas Swarup's book 'Q and A, and the film is Indian version of 'Who Want to Be a Millionaire?' Nevertheless, when Asghar Farhadi, Director of A Separation, decided to make a film, he wrote his personal experiences and abstract picture which had been in his mind. The second difference is that the characters in both films come from distinct social classes.  To cite an example, in 'A Separation' the family comes from the middle class and they want to provide their daughter with better education and lifestyle by leaving the country. On the other hand, in 'Slumdog Millionaire', the child comes from low class family and his mother was murdered; therefore, had to work in the streets.

                        All in all, there are not only similarities but also differences between ''Slumdog Millionaire'' and ''A Separation''. These films are such a good example of ordinary life in Iran and India.