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The Films Leaving led me to watch Panahi's Taxi, which led to me seeking out other Iranian films and I added Taste of Cherry (1997 Kiarostami) to my Watchlist. My partner was looking at my Watchlist, decided she thought that looked interesting, and put it on.

Very thought-provoking and somewhat puzzling piece of film. I was mulling that over for a while and she went to bed and then I loaded up Stroszek (1977 Herzog), not really knowing a whole lot about it other than I've seen Aguirre, Woyzeck, and Grizzly Man in the past, so I'm not totally blindsided by Herzog.

Well then.

Both very impressive films, both will stick to my ribs for a long time (especially Stroszek --Bruno S. was on a different plane of consciousness). I can highly recommend both films for a day when you're in the mood to really tune in. Definitely don't think I'd recommend them as a double feature though, especially in this order.

Seatbelt alarm?