The Story of Rostam and Sohrab (*) – with a Different Ending Three hours of staring at a film, feeling as if you couldn’t bear to miss even a single shot… The experience of encountering and following well-developed characters, of engaging with themes that mirror the daily struggles of ordinary people, and, ultimately, of witnessing exceptional character-building and the exploration of deep psychological, cultural, sociological, and philosophical concepts — all combine to deliver a cohesive, unforgettable, and unparalleled work. From the very beginning, we meet a broad spectrum of characters — from dopamine-driven libertines with no commitment to any moral…
Author: Saeed Behzadi Fard
Saeed Behzadi Fard
Dr. Saeed Behzadi-Fard is a psychologist, counselor, linguist, and university lecturer. He holds a PhD in Linguistics, a Master’s degree in Counseling, and a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology. He serves as a lecturer and counselor at Shahid Rajaee University in Lavizan and is a member of the Scientific and Specialized Counseling Committee at the University of Applied Science and Technology. Since 1997, Dr. Behzadi-Fard has been actively involved in teaching and counseling in the fields of life skills training, child and adolescent development, transactional analysis (T.A.), and choice theory. He has worked with numerous cultural centers as well as governmental and private institutions, including the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Oil, Agricultural Bank, Petroleum Research Center, and the Power Development Organization. He is also the director and lead counselor at the Nik Andishan Family Counseling Center and serves as the senior counseling expert for the Education Department of District 1 in Tehran. His other activities include conducting specialized psychology courses, appearing on radio programs focused on youth and family issues, and leading Shahnameh reading sessions with a psychological perspective.
The beautiful film Cast Away is the story of the modern human’s bewilderment. This film, with Tom Hanks’s brilliant performance, is—in my view, shaped by years of observing the world through the lens of psychology and communication—one of the greatest works in the history of cinema. This film narrates the journey of a man who, caught in the noise of the modern world, not only lacks the opportunity for self-reflection but is also lost in speed, technology, and constant connectivity. A man who is ultimately forced to return, to look inward, and to rediscover himself. Time: The Beginning of the…