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Circumstance

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Original title

Circumstance

Year

2011

Running time

105 min.

Country

United States

Director

Maryam Keshavarz

Screenwriter

Maryam Keshavarz

Cast

Music

Gingger Shankar

Cinematography

Brian Rigney Hubbard

Producer

Co-production United States-Iran-France;

Marakesh Films, A Space Between, Bago Pictures, Neon Productions, The Menagerie

Genre

Drama | Teen/coming-of-age. Family Relationships. Gay & Lesbian. Friendship. Independent Film (US)

Synopsis

Teenagers Atafeh, and her best friend, Shireen, are experimenting with their burgeoning sexuality amidst the subculture of Tehran’s underground art scene when Atafeh’s brother, Mehran, returns home from drug rehab as the prodigal son. Battling his demons, Mehran vehemently renounces his former life as a classical musician and joins the morality police. He disapproves of his sister’s developing intimate relationship with Shireen and becomes obsessed with saving Shireen from Atafeh’s influence. Suddenly, the two siblings, who were close confidants, are entangled in a triangle of suspense, surveillance, and betrayal as the once-liberal haven of the family home becomes a place of danger for the beautiful Atafeh.

Awards: 2011: Sundance Film Festival: Audience Award - Best Movie Dramatic

2011: Seminci: Official Selection

2011: Independent Spirit Awards: Nominated for John Cassavetes Award

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Critics' reviews

"Iran's religious fundamentalists can't be pleased with "Circumstance," a bold denunciation of their country's intolerance, especially toward women (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of four)"

V.A. Musetto: New York Post

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Circumstance

2011

Maryam Keshavarz

6.3

(448)