Scene from Appropriate Behavior (2014)
Scene Details
| Duration: 267 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: zorg |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 159 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 1280x670 | Added: 2015-Apr-22 |
Actresses in this Scene
Desiree Akhavan
Details
Alternate Names: Desiree Akhaven, 戴思睿·阿卡万
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Career
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Full Biography
Desiree Akhavan, an American filmmaker and screenwriter of Iranian descent, gained recognition for her directorial debut, 'Appropriate Behavior' (2014). She also directed 'The Miseducation of Cameron Post' in 2018. Her work often explores themes of identity and struggle with societal expectations, as seen in the character Shirin from 'Appropriate Behavior', who struggles to fit into various identities.
About the Movie: Appropriate Behavior (2014)
Release Year: 2014
Nation: United Kingdom
Alternative Title: Lapátra téve New Yorkban, Соответствующее поведение, Makul Davranis
Director: Desiree Akhavan
Writer: Cecilia Frugiuele, Desiree Akhavan
Production & Genre
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Companies: Parkville Pictures
Genre: Comedy, Comedy Drama, Drama, Lgbt-Related Film, Romance
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Keywords
Keywords: bisexuality, brooklyn, new york city, cunnilingus, iranian american, lesbian relationship, lgbt, loneliness, new york city, persian american, relationship, threesome, twenty something, urban setting, woman director
Story
Appropriate Behavior follows Shirin (Desiree Akhavan), an Iranian-American woman living in Brooklyn who struggles to fit into various identities: the ideal Persian daughter, a politically correct bisexual, and a hip young Brooklynite. The film explores her journey as she navigates these identities, ultimately failing to meet societal expectations. Despite her efforts, Shirin finds herself lonely and without a clear sense of self.
Summary
Appropriate Behavior is a 2014 comedy-drama directed by Desiree Akhavan, who also stars as the lead character, Shirin. The film is set in Brooklyn, New York City, and explores themes of bisexuality, Iranian-American identity, and the struggle to fit into societal norms. It offers a unique perspective on modern relationships and personal identity.