Devastating. As you may know by now, Mendez cooked up a fake movie production and suggested we pose as location scouts considering Iran for our film. Not terrorists or freedom fighters not who was intrinsically right or wrong, but the people who had to get up and go on and live in the aftermath of events, of the mess left behind after countries rattle their bloody chessboards. The film can serve as the basis for discussion and writing with respect to the risks and benefits of using movies as historical fiction. She graduated from UCLA with a degree in theater and directing in 2007. Military intervention in their country would only give the regime an excuse to consolidate power, making an already sad human-rights situation in Iran even worse. AGE:Age: 14+; MPAA Rating R for language and some violent images; Drama; 2012; 120 minutes; Color. Narrated by: Susie Berneis. "It was frustrating," Zena Sheardown said about "Argo" in an interview with The Associated Press after her husband's death. Make sure that your children know that this is not the major story of U.S. Iranian relations or the hostage crisis. The role of Sahar is played by Sheila Vand, a young Iranian-American actress. For Vand, who had never traveled to the Middle East, shootingArgoturned out to be a sort of homecoming. And a few days later, Sam got into a screaming fight with the housekeeper, who was also Thai. She was worried what her boss would think of strangers in his home; after the fight, she stormed off. Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins. Sahar and her family were given a U.S. or Canadian passports (neither of whic Continue Reading 16 2 Sponsored by The Penny Hoarder Foreigners could leave. Selected Awards & Cast, Using the Movie in the Classroom Some students will decide that the historical overview lends support to the Iranian revolution; others will feel that it explains but does not excuse or lend support to the violent overthrow of the Shaw. Lester's Housekeeper: Michael Parks . Possible Problems However, certainly the diplomats trying to get out of Tehran were nervous and tense. My friends are tired of that. It is the one unbiased record to survive . What elements in the film create the suspense that keeps viewers on edge even though they know the outcome of the story? There was no call by a Revolutionary Guard to Hollywood (although an office had been set up and the call would have been answered) and there was no chase of the plane by gun toting revolutionaries on the tarmac. That would make sense, right? Publicist: Adrienne Barbeau . 5. Who acted more heroically, the Taylors or Antonio Mendez? Sahar was immediately arrested and put to death. Which is not to say that our situation was without real-life dramajust that most of it happened before Mendez arrived. In 2010, Vand helped createSneaky Nietzche, an interactive steampunk-themed musical performance featuring a 40-person ensemble and a full band. There was a reason the Iranian revolution happened. The four "Golden Girls" were originally supposed to be accompanied by a live-in gay housekeeper named Coco who would have been be in charge of the cooking, the cleaning, and his share of the sassy comebacks. silently to avoid the deaths of those involved. Besides, a traditional thriller cant be overpopulated with all the people who play sometimes small but essential roles in a situation like ours. They believed in it, which gave them the confidence to carry it off. Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. South Carolina state police on Tuesday released the 911 call, from 2018, of Maggie reporting that her family's housekeeper had fallen and was badly hurt. Taylor said there would be no movie without the Canadians. Brutal. In the end, she goes back home to Berlin with Mother and Likely, they did not. If he doesn't then it's a further reflection," Taylor told The Associated Press. Whatever, Hollywood. after. Friends of Taylor were outraged last September when "Argo" debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival. Nothing illustrated this better than Sahar, the housekeeper for the Canadian ambassador, who was the only Iranian we got to know at all. In the discussion, note that all of these except perhaps for the first two are fictional. The boat sinks! I was eager to learn more about the most outlandish, and perhaps least known, rescue of Americans in historyand see it play out on the silver screen. CIA creates SF movie ruse to smuggle people out of Iran? Moral-Ethical Emphasis, Assignments and Projects 1 title per month from Audible's entire catalog of best sellers, and new releases. Quote sources, such as Jimmy Carter, and various news outlets that gained access to the story, details of which were made public in 1997. First, in an attempt to set the stage for his audience, Affleck begins the film with a two-minute rough sketch of Iranian history. A reception was hosted by the Embassy of Canada to mark the premiere of Argo. Iranians who had to deal with the fallout. I think a lot of Middle Eastern roles are often associated with the publics narrow view of Middle Easterners. 4. In the other, I think we were meant to be teachers looking for employment at an international school. The housekeeper is in deep trouble should she not be able to flee to Iraq, a feat she barely accomplishes. Because while all of the hostages are eventually brought home, and yay rah-rah America, theres Sahar still out there, displaced, walking into a war that will be perpetuated by the very people she chose to shelter. Most importantly, it had been empty since the takeover and was certainly known to be U.S. property. Part of the learning curve is getting over the fear of putting stuff out there. Mendez deserves praise as well, and earned all the awards he received from the CIA. See questions on the Film Study Worksheet for a Work of Historical Fiction (discussion questions #s 1 & 2 are derived from this worksheet). Most of the tension stems from the race against time. Taylor said it was Sheardown who took the first call from the American diplomats who had evaded capture when Iranian militants seized the U.S. Embassy in November 1979, and agreed right away to. The discussion should also include a mention of the failure of the film to fully acknowledge the role of Ambassador Taylor and the Canadian government in protecting and freeing the hostages. It never came to thatand John Sheardown may well be the indispensable reason why. I understand, though, why he couldnt be there. 1. It really *did* work! Your email address will not be published. Affleck's thriller is widely expected to win the best-picture trophy. At the end of the film, while the six Americans are popping champagne bottles on the airplane on their way home, their Iranian maid is seen fleeing the country into Iraq. We would have failed. When I found out itd only been declassified in the 90s, I felt a little better about my ignorance, but only just. Afflecks version of events is not only a well-told tale, but a useful story, a necessary and enjoyable mechanism for introducing a younger generation to the origins of our confrontation with Iran. All rights reserved. We have no idea what happens to her, and we leave the film knowing that those six, lucky Americans will never know who their real hero is. What is ninety-nine per cent of two hundred? The British embassy was also captured, though, albeit briefly, and there was a near attack on the residential compound itself. Diplomacy has slowed down Irans nuclear program, but has yet to be successful in stopping it, and both U.S. presidential candidates have made it clear that they will resort to military action if Iran begins to build a nuclear weapon. I have a friend who is 10 years older than me and 10 years more experienced than me who told me, I hate to break it to you, youre never going to feel like youve arrived, she said. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. I went to see Ben Afflecks new film Argo as soon as it hit the theaters last week. Now, as six escapees find themselves trapped in the home of the Canadian ambassador, Ken Taylor, the ex-filtration expert, Tony Mendez, comes up with an impossible plan, proposing that they all pose as members of a Canadian film crew scouting for shooting locations for "Argo", their latest science-fiction movie. (If students are assigned to report on the accuracy of the film, have them read, before they see the movie, Joshua Bermans WIRED article entitled How the CIA Used a Fake Sci-Fi Flick to Rescue Americans From Tehran or Mr. Mendez book, Argo How the CIA and Hollywood Pulled Off the Most Audacious Rescue in History.) Still, its worth taking a moment to remember those other heroes, who sheltered the six of us for months at great personal riskone of whom, essential to our survival, doesnt appear in the movie at all. In comments about the incident that I had never heard before, Carter says our chance of success was 50 percent. Taylor said it was Sheardown who took the first call from the American diplomats who had evaded capture when Iranian militants seized the U.S. Embassy in November 1979, and agreed right away to take the Americans in. Known as "the overpaid maid" to Bruno's father, the maid is The people in this house are all friends of Iran, she continues, thereby saving their lives. The movie's basic premise is based on a real mission that the Canadian government and the CIA undertook. Taylor called the postscript lines "disgraceful and insulting" and said it would have caused outrage in Canada if the lines were not changed. In most of the tails the story ends when Robin and Marian end The Staffords went to the Taylor residence. Bibliography. Even so, we knew that both the foreign ministry and our embassy had records of houses leased by U.S. employees. Portrayed by. I consider him a hero. The Golden Girls. Discussion Questions Relating to Ethical Issues will facilitate the use of this film to teach ethical principles and critical viewing. In the end, it wasnt a dramatic rescue, but the no-less-incredible maneuvers of international diplomacy that led to my release, as well as that of my companions. So at the end of Argo, when everything else is neatly wrapped up, we still had this image of Sahar fleeing into Iraq, this knowledge of a loose thread, a life undone. What is the likely fate of the character Sahar in Argo? Available from Amazon.com. Among the new additions are memories of the Oct. 4 opening screening of "Argo" at the Sam Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, Calif. Early in the ordeal, Bob had telephoned two friends. Our living arrangements were comfortable. He was 81. When Tony Mendez arrived on Jan. 26, 1980, we were ready to leave. None for the recommended age group, if the lesson plan is followed. "We took the six in without being asked so it starts there," Taylor said. Read Joshua Bermans WIRED article dated 2007 and entitled How the CIA Used a Fake Sci-Fi Flick to Rescue Americans From Tehran. Write an essay in which you note how the information presented in Bermans piece is presented in Argo. Argo (2012) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. And so it was hard, sitting at the swanky Los Angeles premiere the other day, not to see John in the movie. 2013-09-08 02:15:26. In the alternative, students can introduce the film themselves. What is housekeeping? The landlord was trying to sell the house, so she had to contend with him and with visits from potential buyers. He was conceived in the basement of a home in Poland where his parents and 10 other Jews hid out during World War II. Two days, she lies. Teachers can modify the movie worksheets to fit the needs of each class. She just got thrown from one shitty situation created by American foreign policy into yet another shitty situation perpetuated by American foreign policy. Sahar ends the movie heading into Iraq. Vand also narrates the first few minutes ofArgo, which recap the events that led up to the Iran hostage crisis. He has been honored elsewhere, written about in books by myself, Tony Mendez, and the historian Robert Wright. Taylor's wife, Pat, told The Associated. (Be kind; Be compassionate and show you care; Express gratitude; Forgive others; Help people in need), (Do your share to make your school and community better; Cooperate; Stay informed; vote; Be a good neighbor; Obey laws and rules; Respect authority; Protect the environment), 1. The icon's housekeeper, Eunice Murray, allegedly discovered her naked body surrounded by empty pill bottles. Our primary characters are all men, and we focus heavily on the arcs for the mens stories Mendezs wife doesnt even get any lines- and Sahar, oh Sahar! It's got momentum. How do the Iranians let us go and still save face? It was hard saying goodbye to Sam. Argo is a 2012 American historical drama thriller film directed, produced by and starring Ben Affleck.The screenplay, written by Chris Terrio, was adapted from the 1999 memoir The Master of Disguise by U.S. Central Intelligence Agency operative Tony Mendez, and the 2007 Wired article "The Great Escape: How the CIA Used a Fake Sci-Fi Flick to Rescue Americans from Tehran" by Joshuah Bearman. Argo already had more characters than a typical thriller, and adding the Sheardowns would not have enhanced the drama. The opening of the film set out explicitly why the Iranian people were so angry, and gave a good 50 year history of the events leading up to the storming of the embassy. Its only going to get scarier.. And oh, those wacky Arab countries!). I loved every bit of the Hollywood scenes, of the make-believe, of the sheer audacity of the plan. But Argo wasnt going to sugar coat why exactly these Americans were in this situation. Please enter valid email address to continue. Roman Haller owes his life to a 20-year-old housekeeper. Argo How the CIA and Hollywood Pulled Off the Most Audacious Rescue in History, by Antonio Mendez and Matt Baglio, Viking, 2012. Finally, he asks here how long the guests have been staying with the ambassador. I told my captors the same thing many, many times. I remember feeling relieved, thinking, Oh, I can stop looking for this moment., Your email address will not be published. That includes cleaning and tidying, but also preparing meals, grocery shopping, and even paying the bills. The. It was then that we discussed again a call that Bob Anders had made several days before. He added that he had sent Affleck an email on Saturday, saying he was pleased to hear that "Argo" has received international acclaim even though the debate still continues about the role Canada played. But for me, Argo is also a peek into a nightmarish alternate universe of how things might have been. Without his enthusiastic welcome we might have tried to survive on our own a few more days. Spoilers: The hostages get away! However, the core . They said it was treated as routine on both ends both by the people who gave them the orders and by the Iranians and Iraqis who signed for the weapons on the other end. Taylor was having drinks with Johns wife Zena. When I saw the first trailer for Argo, I guffawed at the implausibility of the entire movie. All Creatures Great and Small's housekeeper Mrs. Hall isn't the only one with all the answers. But Ken Taylor who said he feels slighted by the movie because it makes Canada look like a meek observer to CIA heroics in the rescue of six U.S. Embassy staff members caught in the crisis is not expecting it. Continue Learning about Movies & Television. 3. Who was the primary audience for the Argo cover used in this exfiltration? Vand began acting as a teenager growing up in Palo Alto, California, where her mother and father moved after immigrating to the US from Azerbaijan, where they had gone after the revolution. 2. "He's a good director. We never made it there, because a demonstration blocked the way. And in fact, its often our own actions that determine who takes up arms and who doesnt. The Daily Beast obtained a letter written to SLED, in which Hampton County . In 1992, after Mrs Norris was petrified by Salazar Slytherin's Basilisk, Filch was furious; however, his cat was . Affleck flew Taylor to Los Angeles after the Toronto debut and allowed him to insert a postscript that gave Canada some credit. Theyre capable of so much more., Of her role in that crucial nail-biting scene, Vand says, She [Sahar] has a moment of decision, and, for me, its really important that this scene exists. The. SalingersFranny and Zooey, told through animation, film and water. That idea may sound crazy today, but we liked it right away, as I recall, and for three reasons. "I spoke to him recently when he asked me to narrate a documentary he is prominently featured in and yet he didn't mention any lingering concerns. But those applause made me wonder how many people would actually remember Sahar. But Sahar does not get to Canada. On February 26, 2018, the 57-year-old woman died "as a result of injuries sustained in a trip and fall accident" in a Hampton County home belonging to the family. The other was Bobs Canadian counterpart, John Sheardown. Taylor's wife, Pat, said Ken died Thursday after. The movie also makes no mention of Sheardown, the First Secretary at the embassy. That night, lying in bed, it was still Sahar and her shattered life I thought about, though. By this time we had stopped trusting the foreign ministrythere was no longer even a pretense of structured government in Iran, and we were concerned someone at the ministry might try to score some points by turning us over to the people holding the embassy. He said CIA agent Tony Mendez, played by Affleck in the film, was only in Iran for a day and a half. Written by HomeAdvisor. Variety Reporter . The hostage crisis was no closer to resolution. She was angry enough now, he said, that she might turn us in to the local revolutionary committee, or komiteh. Ben Affleck's film Argo tells the bizarre story of how in 1980 the CIA - with Canadian help - sprang a group of Americans from Iran after they escaped a US embassy overrun by protestors. Each day we stayed in Iran added to the risk of capture. Her appearance is so brief and unnoted that I dont even remember if we learn her name. John insisted, Bring em all. After our experience with the British we had doubts about foreign embassies, and we did not want to impose ourselves on anyone. Many of the incidents used to build tension at the bazaar and at the airport did not take place. After accepting his payment for her services, she disclosed that Morte was the only player who had joined the Dragon Knights Brigade (DKB) since the opening of the 3 rd Floor. Instead, she and her parents toured Turkey. She said, I feel lucky that Ive never been asked to play a terrorist. I myself witnessed this same courage from other political prisoners in my ward, many of whom shouted words of love and encouragement to me down the hall, and from our incredibly brave lawyer, Masoud Shafii, who currently cant practice law or leave the country because of his work on our case. She only appears during Season 1 and her absence is not mentioned or explained until Season 9, when, due to the return of members of The Church of Apollo, Mrs McCarthy mentions that she ran off with a Buddhist after her ordeal with them. "What I said is still valid. 2012 Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Editing, Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published; 2012 American Film Institute Awards: Movie of the Year; 2012 Academy Awards Nominations: Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score; Best Achievement in Sound Editing; Best Achievement in Sound Mixing; Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (Alan Arkin); Ben Affleck as Tony Mendez; Bryan Cranston as Jack ODonnell; Alan Arkin as Lester Siegel; John Goodman as John Chambers; Victor Garber as Ken Taylor; Tate Donovan as Bob Anders Clea DuVall as Cora Lijek; Scoot McNairy as Joe Stafford; Rory Cochrane as Lee Schatz; Christopher Denham as Mark Lijek; Kerry Bish as Kathy Stafford. The Iranians are busy reassembling shredded paper, and they are hunting for the missing American personnel who are now pretending to be part of a film crew. Kameron Hurley, award-winning author and expert in the future of war and resistance movements, has created eighteen exhilarating tales giving glimpses into . The Staffords recall an embassy meeting to talk about local repercussions from the decision to let the shah come to the U.S. for medical care. (The sixth member of our group, Lee Schatz, joined us a week later, after hiding with the Swedes.). But this new house that Sam suggested was a guarantee of capture. He gives the Canadians 90% of the credit for saving the hostages. Conclude with a judgment on the credibility of the film in terms of the principals involved. Housekeeping refers to managing all the duties that go into running a home. Make sure you give me enough time to clean everything properly . All contents 2023 The Slate Group LLC. Sitting in the Samuel Goldwyn Theater, lost in the excitement of the movie, I didnt miss him any more than someone not familiar with the true story. It was manned by Leo Valdez, Piper McLean, Jason Grace, Frank Zhang, Hazel Levesque, Percy Jackson, and Annabeth Chase. MC said: "I'm of the belief we could all do with a Mrs Hall in our lives." Victoria Hudson added . How long have these six Canadians been here? they ask her. What is the Denouement of the story a day in the country? There is a close call at the bazaar and at the airport, and the phone call to the supposed studio is nearly missed. For those reasons, the timing of this films release gives its content, and the politics it conveys, that much more weight and importance. Another alternative is to have all students read Bermans article and give students Assignment #1, below. Iranians had every right to be pissed off we helped out a democratically elected representative and put a fucking tyrant in his place. Ken Taylor, the Canadian ambassador to Iran who concealed a group of Americans at his home during the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis, died Thursday. Originally, Vand had planned to visit Iran with her parents after the shoot, but the Iranian on-set coordinator told her to get the idea out of her head. Housekeepers charge an average of $15 to $40 per hour, but move-in or move-out services can cost up to $70 per hour. 2. I left the theater sweatingjust as when I exited the airport bus to board a Swissair flight out of Tehran in January of 1980, one of the six Americans who were rescued by Tony Mendez, the CIA employee Affleck plays. (Hint: The primary audience wasnt the Iranians at the airport or anywhere else.). We liked the idea enough, in fact, that we chose it over two other scenarios that Tony also brought to us. The camera zooms close to her frightened eyes, we watch her hesitate for a fraction of a second before she decides to cover for them. Social-Emotional Learning By the ninth and final episode of Netflix's The Haunting of Bly Manor, there are some things that have been made clear. They know that six American are missing. They had gotten married the week before the events that take place in the movie, she told LAWeekly. See also Assignments, Projects, and Activities for Use With any Film that is a Work of Fiction. Immigration chief Bob Anders (played by Tate Donovan in Argo) suggested we go instead to his nearby apartment. Among the many good wishes for newlyweds Katherine Schwarzenegger and A-lister Chris Pratt online, one message stood out the most.. Joseph Baena the love child of Katherine's father, Arnold . In what way did this information influence your attitude toward both the revolutionaries and the diplomats? There was lots to appreciate in this film, though. "I would hope he would. Two other high-profile best-picture nominees this year, Kathryn Bigelow's "Zero Dark Thirty" and Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln," have also been criticized for their portrayal of some factual issues. We spent one night at the British residential compound. For all the good it does her. Now, more than ever, its important for Americans to understand the difference between the majority of Iranians and this cruel, Machiavellian regime that holds their country hostage. 3. / CBS/AP. In fact, after getting that opening about the history of the U.S.s involvement in Iranian politics, I remained even more astounded that anyone came home at all. Those are the emotional words of Mildred "Patty" Baena - the housekeeper who gave birth to Arnold Schwarzenegger's love child and is finally ready to set the record straight about her affair with the former California governor. I was incredibly shocked they did this. When we arrived at Johns house, he was watering the sidewalknot an uncommon practice given Tehrans dust problem, but in this case an excuse for leaving the garage door open, so that the Brits could drop us off without drawing too much attention. First published on February 23, 2013 / 5:16 PM. 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