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In art and film alike, there are many different ways one can examine the work. It is in this process that rests the meaning of these works constructed by its creator. Generally, their meanings are accessible through the examination of their techniques. These techniques will be viewed as an analysis of processes that examine visual properties of these works. Moreover, these techniques are based on observations that include physical properties, subject, illusionary, and formal properties. For the purpose of this discussion, we’ll be taking a look at a film by Iranian director Majid Majidi called The Color of Paradise and hopefully apply these observations to further enhance our appreciation and understanding of the work. An Iranian widower seeks to remarry, but feels burdened by the presence of his blind son. However, we are shown through the course of the story, that it is the father’s lack of vision that causes problems for the rest of the family, and leads to the eventual tragic climax. While this film comes from a land known for its fables dealing with morality, gorgeous scenery, and natural acting overwhelm the audience to make this one of the best and most memorable foreign films. Visions of the countryside in