“53rd story”
First Published: Aug.23.2018
It was the Short Film Festival of people’s choice. They had to vote for the best Short Film.
All were interested in watching, describing, and analyzing each one as we all love to do.
They watched many of the movies and enjoyed them.
The last short film was about to start and people got even more excited because they could vote after this last one.
The film starts with an image of a ceiling. Two minutes passed and people were waiting to see what would happen next. Four more minutes passed and the camera was still on the ceiling.
Some of the spectators left the cinema in anger. Eight minutes of the ten-minute film passed and the camera never left the ceiling. It was really boring and frustrating.
Everyone was mumbling and some were swearing. The film was going nowhere and didn’t seem like it would get any positive reviews or votes.
When the film reached the nine-minute mark, the camera moved to a young child lying on a bed who was paralyzed from the neck down by an accident caused by a drunk careless driver.
Then there came a writing:
“This was just ten minutes of my life and most of you weren’t patient enough to watch the film, now you know what the rest of my life looks like. Please be thankful for your health and abilities. Drive sober, other people care about their lives if you don’t for yours.”
What a powerful film.
Thanks sweetheart, it’s so sad that some of us drink and drive and take the rest of some innocent people’s lives down the drain.❤️
I always thought Voice from Iran is in Iran. I was wrong, it is from Canada. Happy to know from your reply to a comment in ‘Salty Coffee’
Paul
Kampala
Uganda
An Iranian in Canada 😂❤️
Amazing story.
Thanks so much ❤️
I loved the story so much got emotional ,most of people are not patient ,if we were the world would not be like it is now,thanks for sharing this.
Love you ❤️
Thanks for sharing…. not only drive sober but leave the phones and ipads off also while behind the wheel… someone’s life and destiny is in ones hands when setting in the drivers seat… 🙂
So true, many ways of careless drivings. Thanks dear for reading and commenting ❤️
Your stories always gives a strong social message. Good one! 😊
Thanks Barkaat dear for your kind words ❤️
Oh wow! So very powerful.
Thanks dear ❤️
Yep! Word Press needs more that a LIKE button! This was a beautiful and powerful share.
Had I been there….. I would have stayed for the whole film! After 57 seconds of ONLY a ceiling, it would have become obvious to me that there was going be a powerful ending!
In California, USA, there is a hands-off-law for cell phones when driving. You are NOT to touch your phone while driving!
Thank you again!
Thanks dear Ren it shows how caring and loving person you are. We do have great punishments for any kind of careless drivers here in Canada as well but unfortunately every night there is sad news about these kind of accidents. ❤️
Another power-packed story, Laleh.
You’re a sweetheart Rosaliene dear ❤️
Powerful message!!🙏
Thanks dear ❤️
Wow!
Thanks dear ❤️
Wow! That’s a really powerful and emotional story and a lesson for all of us – never judge anyone until you’ve walked in their shoes. Thank you so much for sharing this 😊 xx
Thanks dear friend for sharing your kind thoughts ❤️
Very, very touching. Thank you
Thanks darling ❤️
A heartbreaking story and a great reminder Laleh ❤️
Thanks dear Isabelle ❤️
Wow what a way to get an important message through
Thanks dear so much ❤️
powerful and a grabber… And the closing line…others care about their lives even if you don’t…
Thanks so much dear friend for inspiring comment, appreciate it ❤️
no problem…
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Wow, Laleh. What a powerful story. And so eye-opening. Thank you.
Thanks so much, you’re always so kind. Appreciate it❤️
WOW, were the first words coming out of me. What a powerful message!
Cornelia dear you’re amazing sweetheart, thanks ❤️
Sometimes it’s the simplest films that hold the most powerful message, thank you for sharing with us Laleh.
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BY FOR NOW
Thanks dear for always being kind enough to leave a beautiful comment ❤️
Reblogged this on lampmagician and commented:
Just be patient! 🙂 <3
Great story dear Laleh jan <3
Awww thanks so much❤️
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A very powerful message, Laleh! Thank you for sharing it!! <3
Thanks darling Anita for caring to read and leaving a warm comment ❤️
It is always a pleasure, dear Laleh! Your blog is so inspirational and warms my heart! <3
Means a lot my dear friend ❤️
Wow….so powerful is the movie she your description. Incredibly sad tone honest. Drunk drivers ruin lives.
Thanks dear Sue for reading and sharing your thoughtful comment❤️
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
WHAT A BANGER AT THE END! THE BLOGGER MUST HAVE STAYED—WITH COMPASSION CONFIRMED! RIGHT? 🙂
Thanks Jonathan dear for reblogging❤️
Wow! Impacting! Powerful Unforgettable
Thanks so much sweetheart ❤️
Thanks for following my blog; you are very kind.
My pleasure ❤️
Thanks for your kind words.
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Thank you
Thanks for being such a special international friend. May our friendship have no end.
Amen, thanks dear so much for your kindness ❤️
You are very welcome. Please stay with me. I want to learn from you too.
You’re so kind, I would with pleasure ❤️
I appreciate your kindness.
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I don’t have red hearts, but I sincerely thank you for your kindness to me.
😂 don’t under estimate your heart 😂
Thank you. I will try not to.
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Oops! I meant to say, ” I will try to.” Please forgive me for the error.
Oops!!! Again! My first response was correct. “I will try not to” is the correct response. I am kind of tired. It is 11:23 PM
Lol
No worries
Thank you. I want you to know that all of my friends love the people of your country
Awww you guys are very kind, where are you from?
Thank you. I am in the USA.
I went to high school in West Virginia
That is wonderful.
Please know that whenever I communicate with people outside of my country, that such conversations may be monitored. So, please know that you will be too.
No problem with that😊
Good. I just wanted to caution you. How long have you been in your country.?
I left when I was 16
Why did you move?
I got married and moved to Canada
Ok. I didn’t think that you were living there now.
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ok
When I was in the Air Force, there were Iranian airmen who were being trained by USAF airmen on radar maintenance. That was in Arizona, and was about two years before the Iranian Revolution. They were nice, but stayed to themselves.
Awww nice. Iran is a different situation after revolution, everything went wrong.😔
I am very sorry for all that has happened. I was on an inspection trip when the revolution began being telecast on my tv. It was like watching “The Wide World Of Sports.”
Almost 40 years 😔
Yes. Too many years of sorrow for the people of Iran.
😔
We must pray for the people of Iran.
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Yes. Thank you.
Good night. Ttyl
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Thank you. I’m back at it this evening.
Great story, as usual.
Means a lot dear ❤️
I admit, I would have been getting antsy after a nine minutes of watching a movie featuring one shot of a ceiling, but quite the payoff at the end. A drunk driver left my friend’s father paralyzed and bedridden for decades.
OMG, that’s so sad. Some people are so selfish and that’s not forgivable. Thanks Sean dear for sharing your thoughts ❤️
Awesome. An over-used term, but well deserved here.
Thanks Anna sweetheart ❤️
Profound and powerful, you nailed it Laleh!
So sweet as always you are my dear Kate❤️
just truthful Laleh 🙂
Thanks Kate dear ❤️
Great surprise ending! And a great message.
Writing tip– in the narration, none of the sentences have any commas. If you structure your sentences with dependent clauses, and commas between two independent clauses, it will create better writing flow.
Thanks dear Christopher for your editing tips.❤️
Oh my – the power of cinema. Hey
Thanks dear, best way to send message after writing❤️
A well needed post! There’s a lot more to life, than just the glimpses we get to see. If we take a moment, we just might see; that it’s not all about us, and our needs!
Thanks Warren dear, yes truly ❤️
My pleasure!
Film festival are always fascinating,no matter the kind❤️
I think so too, thanks sweetheart ❤️
Awwwn. The story got me emotional. Love your blog. If we have patient people in the world, everyone’s life will be enjoyable. Your stories always come with a great message.
Thank you so much my amazing friend.<3
My pleasure.
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Die zal wel ingeslagen zijn als een bom
It should, we really never appreciate our health . Thanks dear for sharing your thoughts ❤️
Na al dat wachten zal hij wel ingeslagen zijn als een bom
Instead her message was like a bomb😂
Wonderful post and such a meaningful message. Poor young child! So true about patience, too. Bless you, Laleh. 💐
That’s very kind of to take time and read my posts, appreciate it lovely Robin.<3
Magnificent
Thanks so much ❤️
So very powerful. Wow. Thank You, Laleh. ❤️❤️❤️
Appreciate your kind visits which always give me courrage. Much love.
My pleasure! Much Love to You as well! 🤗
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The film strikes at the heart of this young person’s life, filled with raw emptiness. When one gets behind the wheel of a car, there is the greatest need to use its size and energy in the safest manner.
Yes, it’s so selfish to drink and drive, or in any poor condition drive and put other’s lives in dangeour. And it still happens when we watch news. Thank you dear.
Another interesting tale!
That’s very kind of you, appreciate it. That’s what pushes me to continue.
Most salutary
That’s very kind of you, Derrick dear.<3
A simple story with a powerful message. That’s what makes your stories more special.
Awww, you’re awesome.❤️
This short film should have been rewarded as the winner.
True, best moral ever. Thanks azizam.❤️
*clap hands* A fantastic film 🙂 Very meaningful! They can use it for a drunk driving prevention program.
Yes indeed. Thanks so much sweetheart.❤️
Wow that was powerful! I can’t stop thinking about it.
This post also reminded me of the only Iranian movie I’ve seen: A Taste of Cherry. That was a long time ago, but it was also powerful.
Thanks so much dear for sharing your kind words, yeas a taste of cherry was a good one.🌼