The Stoning of Soraya M. overview

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Synopsis:

Director Cyrus Nowrasteh teams with screenwriter Betsy Giffen Nowrasteh to illuminate the dangers of religious fundamentalism, gender apartheid, and mob rule with this fictionalized adaptation of Freidoune Sahebjam's best-selling novel centering on a true-life tragedy. The story takes place in 1986, just as Khomeini is coming into power in Iran. Undercover French journalist Freidoune Sahebjam (Jim Caviezel) is traveling though a small southwestern village when his car breaks down.


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Movie Details:

  • Director: Cyrus Nowrasteh
  • Year: 2008
  • Run Time: 116 minutes
  • Country: USA
  • Language: Farsi
  • MPAA Rating: R (for a disturbing sequence of cruel and brutal violence, and brief strong language)
  • Category: Feature
  • Genre/Type: Drama
  • Filmed in: Color
  • Release: 2009 06 26 (USA - Limited)