Introduction

‘Children of Heaven’ is a classic movie of children orientation.[A1] Scripted and directed by Majid Majidi, it was released in 1997. Well-crafted, but realistic, ‘Children of Heaven’ presents the virtuous adventures of two children who stay together to protect themselves and their parents in the midst of adversities.[A2]

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The plot involves the risks jointly taken by Ali and Zahra, two young children of a poor Iranian family over a lost shoe.[A3] The opening frame strikes the key-note. A cobbler is mending Zahra’s shoe, which controls the whole plot in absentia. In the very next sequence, Ali, Zahra’s brother loses that pair of shoes. They couldn’t burden their poor father to buy a new pair. He is struggling to give rent and settle the grocer. Zahra has a second concern. She wants to save her brother from being scolded.

So they decide to share Ali’s shoes and this starts their running marathon every day- a business which turns out crucial later. We see a heavenly community where everybody cares for everybody.

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It is true that the characters are flat and incredibly good.[A4] But, still, they have life. Poverty and sufferings can bring the worst out of you, but they can also take the best in you. Bondage and togetherness In hostile situations- that is what the film shows.

Conclusion

In short,[A5] Children of Heaven is a feel-good movie with children as characters and audience. It presents how care and love fuel force of life in challenging social circumstances