¶ … Separation Attention getting material/story: The Iranian film a Separation won the 2012 Oscar for best foreign language movie. The film addresses a range of issues, including conflicting loyalties and competing value systems.

Thematic statement: The choice of A Separation as best foreign-language film in the Academy Awards was a smart one. The film offers excellent insight into the universal human condition, addressing issues that affect all people and not just Iranians. Yet the selection of A Separation was important because it symbolizes the need for peace and dialogue between the United States and Iran.

Preview of the speech: First, I will talk about the movie itself, offering a brief summary of the characters and events. Second, I will talk about the ethical issues that are raised in the film. Third, I will discuss the reasons why the Academy might have selected A Separation as best foreign-language film, and also why it was nominated for best original screenplay.

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I. First, I will discuss the story of A Separation. A man and a woman (husband and wife) are at an impasse. The family has been granted an exit visa, which is difficult to obtain. If they do not use the exit visa now, it will expire and they may never be able to get another one. The woman wants to use the exit visa primarily so that their daughter Termeh can have better opportunities and prospects for the future. The man refuses to leave, because his elderly father has Alzheimer's and needs constant care. Because they cannot agree on what to do, they file for a separation and divorce.

II. Second, I will discuss the ethical issues that A Separation raises. The woman wants her daughter to attend a good school in have a wealth of opportunities available to her that she would not have in…