A standout scene in Pərdə (The Curtain) shows a wedding reception in Shamakhi. While the live band plays a mugham , every single guest under the age of thirty has their head down, scrolling. The bride and groom sit next to each other, not holding hands, but passing a single phone back and forth to show each other Instagram stories— of their own wedding . The camera lingers for three uncomfortable minutes. No dialogue. Just the swipe of a thumb.
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