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The Stoning of Soraya M.

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The Stoning of Soraya M.
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R,1hr 56min
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June 26, 2009
Distributor:
Roadside Attractions
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. Surrounded by strife ... Full Synopsis
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The Stoning of Soraya M. goes well beyond its angry didacticism and its specific indictment of men's oppression of women to achieve the impact of a Greek tragedy through its masterful grasp of suspense and group psychology, and some superb acting. Full Review
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James Caviezel and Parviz Sayyad in "The Stoning of Soraya M."
James Caviezel, center, in "The Stoning of Soraya M."
James Caviezel in "The Stoning of Soraya M."
James Caviezel and Shohreh Aghdashloo in "The Stoning of Soraya M."
Mozhon Marno, right, in "The Stoning of Soraya M."
"The Stoning of Soraya M."
"The Stoning of Soraya M."
News
July 15, 2010, 10:41 AM EST
Iranian actress Shohreh Aghdashloo speaks out against stoning in her homeland and worldwide
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