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A Separation

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From Iran, A Separation

Original title

Jodaeiye Nader az Simin (A Separation)

Year

2011

Running time

123 min.

Country

Iran

Director

Asghar Farhadi

Screenwriter

Asghar Farhadi

Cast

Music

Sattar Oraki

Cinematography

Mahmoud Kalari

Producer

Memento Films, Sony Pictures Classics. Producer: Asghar Farhadi

Genre

Drama | Family Relationships. Disease/illness. Old Age / Elderly. Alzheimer's

Synopsis

Nader (Peyman Moaadi) and Simin (Leila Hatami) argue about living abroad. Simin prefers to live abroad to provide better opportunities for their only daughter, Termeh. However, Nader refuses to go because he thinks he must stay in Iran and take care of his father (Ali-Asghar Shahbazi), who suffers from Alzheimers. However, Simin is determined to get a divorce and leave the country with her daughter.

Rankings Position

#51 Best Movies of the 21st century

Awards: 2011: Academy Awards: Best Foreign Film. Nominated for Best Original Screenplay

2011: Golden Globes: Best Foreign Film

2011: Berlin Film Festival: Golden Bear to Best Film, Best Actor and Best Actress

2011: National Board of Review: Best Foreign Film

2011: Critics Choice Awards: Best Foreign Film

2011: New York Film Critic Circle: Best Foreign Film

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9 My Top 10 Movies from 2011 (427)
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