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Septembers of Shiraz (2015)
Director: Wayne Blair
Cast: Adrien Brody, Salma Hayek Pinault, Gabriella Wright, Shohreh Aghdashloo
Runtime110 min
Rating15
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In this adaptation of the critically acclaimed debut novel by Iranian American author Dalia Sofer, a secular Jewish family is caught up in the maelstrom of the 1979 Iranian Revolution.
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Septembers of Shiraz (2015), directed by Wayne Blair, is a critically acclaimed dramatic thriller that adapts the debut novel by Iranian American author Dalia Sofer. The film depicts a secular Jewish family caught up in the tumult of the 1979 Iranian Revolution, earning praise for its nuanced exploration of the period. Though specific awards recognition is unknown, the film has garnered positive audience reception, holding a 6.6/10 rating on IMDb.
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Septembers of Shiraz, directed by Wayne Blair in 2015, offers a powerful and nuanced exploration of the Iranian Revolution through the lens of a secular Jewish family, with standout performances from Adrien Brody and Salma Hayek that delve into the human cost of political upheaval.
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Septembers of Shiraz is a 2015 American drama film directed by Wayne Blair and written by Hanna Weg. It is based on the 2007 novel The Septembers of Shiraz by Dalia Sofer. The film stars Adrien Brody, Salma Hayek, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Anthony Azizi, Bashar Rahal and Alon Aboutboul. The film was released on June 24, 2016, by Momentum Pictures.
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