Sobhaneh Ba Zarafeha

The film isn't a crowd-pleaser, and chances are, if you haven't connected with or appreciated Soroush Sehat's world before, you probably won't enjoy this movie either. But since this is my website, and you're likely here to hear my opinion, I have to say-I didn't like it.

The overall vibe of Breakfast with Giraffes is light and quirky, and the story stems from a concern the director clearly cares about, which is valuable in itself. However, in trying to express that concern, I feel the film loses its way. Honestly, if I hadn't seen the last ten seconds of the movie, I would've said Breakfast with Giraffes was a really bad film. (As it stands, I'll just say it was a bad one.)

Leaving aside the weak storyline and lack of proper character development, I will admit that elements like the soundtrack, cinematography, and humor are above the current standards of Iranian cinema. That's actually what convinced me to add Soroush Sehat's previous film, Dance with Me, to my watchlist.

So yeah-I didn't enjoy this film, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. I'd give it a 4.5 out of 10.

P. S. What's up with this hilarious sleazeball version of Bijan Banafshekhah? :)

"Breakfast with Giraffes" is an absolute gem of a film, weaving a storyline that is as special as it is pleasant. The movie eschews loud drama for a quieter, more profound narrative that explores connection and finding beauty in the most unexpected of places. The central premise is wonderfully unique and executed with a gentle, heartwarming touch that leaves you with a lasting sense of joy and contentment. It's a truly delightful cinematic experience that feels like a warm hug, carried by a plot that is both simple in its charm and deep in its emotional resonance.

This is the kind of film that truly benefits from a second viewing. The first watch sweeps you away with its charming story and beautiful visuals, but watching it again allows you to appreciate the subtle nuances in the performances and the deeper layers of its uplifting message. There are so many small, beautiful moments and quiet details you might miss the first time around. "Breakfast with Giraffes" is a rare treat that not only entertains but also enriches the spirit, making it a definite must-see, and then a must-see-again.

I've enjoyed Soroush Sehhat's previous works, but Breakfast with Giraffes was by far the worst. It lacked a coherent storyline, and while the director claimed the movie was about forgiveness, the execution completely missed the mark-if anything, it conveyed the opposite message.

Marketed as a comedy, it was actually a dark drama, and even the occasional comedic moments were predictable, outdated, and at times nonsensical. The title itself felt entirely irrelevant to the film.

To top it off, despite paying for a VIP ticket, Soroush and his team (including Bahram Radan) didn't even stay after the screening for a photo with the audience. Overall, a disappointing experience in every way.

I didn't intend to write a review about this movie at first but when I encountered a very big opposite views as pros and againsts I decided to clarify some points.

If you desire to watch a gentle comedy with smart witticism and great smell of wisdom this is The movie for you, but if your definition of comedy is ridiculous pranks with cheap sexual clowneries and childish stupid behaviors this movie is not recommended.

The movie is so well made, the main reason of which is great director, Sorush Sehhat, and good actors besides a good plot.

It is a little bit in the same line with the movie "hang over" in which funny matters happen to groom on the night of wedding.

Coincidentally this movie is on screen with another so-called comedy which in comparison you find the difference between a gentle comedy and cheap clownery.

At first glance, Breakfast with Giraffes feels like a film with no direction. There's no traditional story, no hero, no antagonist, no dramatic conflict to resolve. It should be boring. But it's not!

Instead, it quietly slips under your skin. Its surreal atmosphere, restrained yet mesmerizing, pulls you in without asking for permission. I often get restless with films that lack narrative momentum, but this one? I watched it in a single take. No breaks. Just breath held.

The film isn't about plot-it's about presence. About being alive. About death. About that strange, empty space in between where you wonder what any of it means. Every shot feels deliberate, like a philosophical painting you're meant to sit with - or a quiet philosophical scream you're not meant to escape.

There's something in this film that reaches out from the screen and quietly disturbs your soul. The film is loaded with subtle messages about simply existing.

The cast inhabits their roles with disarming honesty, and Soroush Sehat directs with such clarity of emotion that the absence of a conventional structure becomes its greatest strength.

Don't watch this expecting comedy. Watch it if you're ready to feel hollow and full at once. You might not smile-but you might cry. And you definitely won't forget it.