“Two and Two” Short Movie Review

 “Two and Two” Short Movie Review

        

Babak Anvary's short film "Two and Two" was written and directed by him. It came out in 2009. In 2012, it was nominated for a BAFTA award for best film. In 2009, the film was shot in England. It's about a young boy's school that dominated during the society's formation. When the film begins, the audience believes it is taking place in a genuine location. They will, however, notice that it contains some bizarre elements. The film takes place in an Iranian school and lasts eight minutes. Despite the fact that it was set in the Middle East, the director Babak Anvari stated, "I believe that Two and Two has a universal message which can be applied to any country."

In today's globe, we still see many sorts of domineering authorities, in both the east and the west, that prevent people from making progress on urgent concerns." Every single object is a representation of the value that we should recognise. It's more of an allegorical narrative. This short film depicts how our society is built by the society itself. As we have seen, society is inextricably linked to culture. In recent years, the term "culture" has been used to refer to whatever is distinctive about a people's, community's, nation's, or social group's way of life, particularly in a more social science setting. It is also defined as a link between a group's or society's shared values. As a result, the participants' interpretations are influenced by culture.

The teacher starts by writing "2 + 2 = 5" on the chalkboard to introduce the concept. All of his students are reminded of his point of view. When one student objects to this premise, claiming that two plus two equals four rather than five, he becomes enraged. He informs the pupil that they are not permitted to discuss the matter. They are unable to speak because they do not have permission to do so. He tries to persuade the student to remain silent and accompany him, but the student refuses to believe that two plus two equals five. He then exits the classroom, accompanied by three older children who have red bands on their left arms. 

When the teacher asks those senior students for the answer to two plus two, three of them say it's definitely five. Furthermore, the one disobedient pupil is unfazed. He gets summoned to the room's front. The teacher allows him to write up the outcome of 2 + 2 =? on the chalkboard once again. The teacher, clearly irritated, warns the pupil that this is his last chance to get it right. As though ready for an execution, the three senior pupils lift their arms and point fake weapons at the boy against the board. The child is perplexed and thinks for a moment before writing "4". The teacher has a displeased expression on his face. The gunshots can be heard, and blood splatters everywhere. The boy's body sags to the ground, as we can see. The remainder of the class falls silent, shocked by what they've just seen. The teacher resumes his lesson after the senior students move the dead boy's body out of the classroom. The teacher instructs the kids to continue writing "2 + 2 = 5" in their notebooks. However, towards the beginning of the story, one pupil can be seen scratching out "5" and carefully replacing it with "4". The plot and the classroom setting are so well-suited to the blind and dogmatic fanaticism that pervades so much of our culture. It brings the dilemmas faced by individuals in comparable situations into stark relief, and it made me wonder. 

The subject emphasizes on education, and certain symbols appear with their own distinct functions. To begin, the location is chosen to be the classroom, which is where we learn and acquire knowledge. This background conveys the idea that we live in a world where we can absorb or even generate value. Students who are obedient to their teachers and teachers who inadvertently impact a bit of their value by the manner they teach are examples of this. Second, we regard teachers as accomplished, intelligent individuals who possess a broad range of information. They become the creators of a specific thing, which subsequently becomes a society's belief. Finally, the pupils as a collection of persons reflect the citizens of the society as objects. Finally, the pupils as a collection of people reflect the society's occupants as objects. Because most children have spent time in schools and classrooms, they develop the perspective and idea that whatever happens to them throughout their youth will follow them throughout their lives. Even if you don't recall everything, it will always be a part of you, buried deep within you. And for those of us who have ever been children, this little film serves as a mirror in our society. Furthermore, the students are separated into many categories in this short film. They are the proponents, neutrals, and opponents of the societal values. Students who are pro are recognised as a group of persons who are of the highest quality; They are the proponents, neutrals, and opponents of the societal values. The pro students are recognised as a group of people that have the highest quality, and they have their own sign to signify their community, as seen here through the red fabric ringing their left arm. The colour red has been associated with power and authority, and it is reminiscent of Nazi armbands. Students who are brave enough to express their dissatisfaction will have poor luck in the end, while the remainder, known as the neutral, will simply play around in their save zone. It is similar to what occurs in our culture for those who attempt to reject for certain reasons. That has been the community's conviction that anyone who causes trouble will be labelled a troublemaker, which is why some people prefer to be neutral in order to save their lives. Fourth, every single one of the participants is a man. Of course, this was in relation to the gender issue of men's power in our culture.

Short Film Link :  https://youtu.be/kHOOV83j7bo

Written By 
Syed Mohd. Suhaib