this is one of the most powerfull films I have ever seen. brilliant performances by both sohreh aghdashloo and Mozhan Marno. this movie is a must see. one of the best movies I have seen.
Shohreh Aghdashloo,
Mozhan Marno,
James Caviezel,
Ali Pourtash,
David Diaan
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A drama set in 1986 Iran and centered on a man, Sahebjam (Caviezel), whose car breaks down in a remote village and enters into a conversation with Zahra (Aghdashloo), who relays to him the story about...( read more
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DVD Release Date: March 9, 2010
Stats: 157 reviews
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Flixster Reviews (157)
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January 2, 2010
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December 28, 2009
A Stunning,beautifull,heartbreaking sad film about the true story of a woman in Iran that was murder after being falselly accused by her husband. A movie that could have well being called "The evil that men do",for in this movie men are the monsters. A movie that is not anti-Isla...( read more)
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November 24, 2009
BY Liesebieke. A message to Muslim men:
A hundred years ago some male Catholics were swines and women had no rights, not even the right to vote in election. It took decennia to stop this but we succeeded more or less in Europe. It is time that the Islam will show the w...( read more) -
November 21, 2009
About this movie:
A very dramatic movie based on day by day true events in the country of Iran. A movie that will make women as angry, just as angry as when watching The Kite Runner. I'm glad Muslim women and men are fighting against women mass murderers in governm...( read more) -
July 19, 2009
This is an amazingly startling moving very difficult to watch but done really well
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July 15, 2009
GREAT MOVIE BUT VERY SAD. TERRIFYING TO WATCH ESP. SINCE IT'S BASED ON A TRUE STORY.
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A riveting account of oppression, injustice and defiance. full review
The whole movie marches to that same, sad rhythm of unalterable horror, illuminated by Joel Ransom's brutal and beautiful cinematography. The sum is difficult to watch. full review
The film, shot elegantly in color but with the dramatic feel of black and white, functions as a parable of power abused by the multitude. It takes a village to turn craven stupidity into fascist besti... full review
The movie marches to that same, sad rhythm of unalterable horror, illuminated by Joel Ransom's brutal and beautiful cinematography. full review
The Stoning of Soraya M. has such a powerful stoning sequence that I recommend it if only for its brutal ideological message. full review
The Stoning of Soraya M. functions as a message-movie slasher film. full review
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