Iranian drama about a man who publicly advertises a big donation to one person in need, attracting an unwieldy massive...
Iranian drama about a man who publicly advertises a big donation to one person in need, attracting an unwieldy massive crowd. Winner of the FIPRESCI and Interfilm awards at the 2015 Venice Film Festival.
"A man named “Jalal” publishes an unusual advertisement in one of Tehran’s morning papers to donate $10,000 to a needy person. The news gathers a large group of people. At the end of the day, he receives many application forms, and he eventually decides to choose one by chance. Those who have applied insist that what’s been advertised is the only solution to their problem. The police take charge of the situation by calming the people and having them dispersed. However, two women do not give up: Setareh, a 19-year-old pregnant woman, and Leila, Jajal’s ex-fiancée..." (Venice Film Festival)
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100 %7 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
"Excellent acting from top star Niki Karimi in a decidedly unglamorous part in the first episode, and from sweet-faced newcomer Sahar Ahmadpour in the second, raises their tales of woe above mere melodrama."
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Variety
Variety"The film is so effective on a basic emotional level that the number of international awards it has received comes as no surprise."
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The Australian
The Australian"The weak link in this Iranian drama is the framing device that unites three stories..."
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Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning Herald"A harrowing but revealing window on Iranian society."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"...confidently directed, with many long, well written scenes in which the balance shifts again and again, involving us in the dilemmas from all sides."
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FilmInk
FilmInk"Merciless and at times difficult to watch, this is a powerful portrait of feminine strength in the face of great suffering."
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Chicago Reader
Chicago ReaderWednesday, May 9 | Details
Award winner- Winner of the Interfilm Award for Promoting Interreligious Dialogue, 2015 Venice Film Festival.
- Rating
- M, Adult themes
- Runtime
- 106
- Genre
- Drama
- Country of origin
- Iran
