Maryam

Maryam (2000)

  • 78% of critics liked it
    (37 reviews)

  • 64% of users liked it
    (62 ratings)

Ramin Serry explores such issues as global politics, ideological conflict, and puberty in this coming-of-age film about being an Iranian-American teenager during the Islamic Revolution in 1979. Maryam (Mariam Parris) longs to be just a normal New Jersey 16-year-old, but her traditionalist father… More

Unrated,
Directed By
Written By
Ramin Serry
Genres
Drama
In Theaters
Feb 22, 2002 Wide
Streetlight Films

Critic Reviews

  • Lael Loewenstein, Variety

    A lovely, intricate coming-of-age portrait set in a cross-cultural context, "Maryam" reps a promising debut from Ramin Serry.

  • Desson Thomson, Washington Post

    High on melodrama. But it's emotionally engrossing, too, thanks to strong, credible performances from the whole cast.

  • , Chicago Tribune

    A searing reminder of the relevance of recent history and of the timeless power of fiction to humanize people and crystallize sweeping events into personal drama.

  • Jonathan Curiel, San Francisco Chronicle

    It is enthralling and evocative, despite some flaws.

  • Loren King, Chicago Tribune

    Uncannily in tune with contemporary global events.

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