Parallel Tales Review: Asghar Farhadi’s Latest Is Disappointingly Empty [Cannes]

As the title suggests, Parallel Tales connects the lives of six individuals, promising a complex and dramatic story. However, the film ultimately feels weighed down by its repetitive nature and doesn’t offer a fresh perspective on themes of imagination and watching others. The result is a story that lingers too long on predictable patterns, unfulfilled expectations, and a sense of creative exhaustion.








