The Stoning of Soraya M.Overview and Synopsis

  • The Stoning of Soraya M.
  • Opened June 26, 2009 | Runtime:1 hr. 56 min.
  • R
    disturbing sequence of cruel and brutal violence, and brief strong language
  • Stranded in a remote Iranian village, a French journalist is approached by Zahra, a woman who has a harrowing tale to tell about her niece, Soraya, and the bloody circumstances of her death the day before...As the journalist turns on his tape Read More

    • *Note: Film is presented in Farsi and English.

  • Cast: Shohreh Aghdashloo, Mozhan Marnò, James Caviezel, Bita Sheibani, Ali Pourtash, Parviz Sayyad, David Diaan
  • Director: Cyrus Nowrasteh
  • Genres: Drama, Social Problem Film

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  • Mozhan Marno as Soraya M. in "The Stoning of Soraya M."
  • Parviz Sayyad as Hashem and Jim Caviezel as Freidoune Sahebjam in "The Stoning of Soraya M."

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  • The Stoning of Soraya M
    by guardiandogofthescreen

    Both interesting and shocking events demonstrate how, in a poor midle eastern village, lust, betrayal, and the clinging to barbarian methods can cause an entire group of people to do things that no...Read More

  • The Stoning of Soraya M.
    by nkellersarmiento

    Truly brutal and a cinematic gem unlike most encountered in the movie theatres now a days. If it weren't based on a true story and if it weren't trying to make a point, I would be less enthusiastic...Read More

  • Definite must-see.
    by roycew

    The Stoning of Soraya M. is a very rare film. Few films are made at this level with this kind of message and I cannot recommend that you see it enough. The acting, the atmosphere and the themes...Read More

  • A MUST SEE FOR EVERYONE!
    by rss02

    This movie is the best true story movie I have EVER seen! It tells the truth. There is worst that happens in those countries... this story tell only the begining. Fantastic movie... loved every...Read More

The Stoning of Soraya M. Critic Reviews

  • "The Stoning of Soraya M. lives up to its title quite literally -- and rightly so, for it is important to understand just how cruel and drawn-out this ancient form of execution is and how prevalent it remains, not just in Iran..." Los Angeles Times

    - Kevin Thomas

  • "A timely story, given the political upheaval in Iran, it is emotionally explosive." USA Today

    - Claudia Puig

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