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Septembers of Shiraz
Drama · Thriller · 2015
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.
Movie details
Septembers of Shiraz
“Based on true events”
2015 Drama · Thriller 1h 50m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
5.9 / 10
Community rating
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.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Septembers of Shiraz?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Wayne Blair
Written by
Hanna Weg
Adrien Brody
Isaac
Salma Hayek Pinault
Farnez
Gabriella Wright
Farideh
Shohreh Aghdashloo
Habibeh
Bashar Rahal
Komiteh Member
Alon Aboutboul
Mohsen
Anthony Azizi
Mehdi
Court is in session
Put Septembers of Shiraz on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.