Based on a true story, Stoning of Soraya M has won prizes and recognition at a number of film festivals, and engaged and shocked audiences. During a trip in Iran in 1986, a journalist learns the story of young Soraya. She lives in a violent marriage, which does not improve when her husband decides that he wants a divorce so that he can marry a 14-year-old girl. The result is dramatic in this shocking story, which focus on women’s lack of rights. red

Original title The Stoning Of Soraya M

Year 2008

Director Cyrus NOWRASTEH

Screenplay Cyrus NOWRASTEH, Betsy Giffen NOWRASETH, Freidoune SAHEBJAM

Cinematography Joel RANSOM

Producer Stephen MCEVEETY, John SHEPHERD

Cast Shohreh AGHDASHLOO, Jim CAVIEZEL, Mozhan MARNO, Ali POURTASH

Production Company Roadside Attractions, Mpower Pictures

Runtime 1h 56m

Format Annet