The Stoning of Soraya M.
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- 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 ......
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- Director(s)
- Cyrus Nowrasteh
- Distributor(s)
- Roadside Attractions
- MPAA Rating
- R
- Runtime
- 116 min.
Critic Reviews
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.Read the full review
It's a powerful, shocking piece, and the denunciation of a system in which an accused woman has to prove her own innocence (while in the case of a man, his guilt has to be proven by others), is strong and clear and unforgettable.Read the full review
The Stoning of Soraya M.”has such a powerful stoning sequence that I recommend it if only for its brutal ideological message. That the pitiful death of Soraya is followed by a false Hollywood upbeat ending involving tape recordings and silliness about a car that won't start is simply shameful. Nowrasteh, born in Colorado, attended the USC Film School. Is that what they teach there?Read the full review
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55% The Stoning of Soraya M.
07/31/09 The Stoning of Soraya M. nearly transcends its deficiencies through the sheer strength of its subject material, but ultimately drowns out its message with an inappropriately heavy-handed approach. | Rotten Tomatoes -
ScoreKeeper Chats With John Debney About Scoring THE STONING OF SORAYA M.
07/28/09 ScoreKeeper here unveiling a revealing interview with John Debney who recently composed an extraordinarily compelling score for a small, yet provocative, film entitled THE STONING OF SORAYA M. (2009). | Ain't It Cool News -
55% The Stoning of Soraya M.
07/16/09 In a world of secrecy, corruption and injustice, a single courageous voice can tell a true story that changes everything. | Rotten Tomatoes -
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07/10/09 In a world of secrecy, corruption and injustice, a single courageous voice can tell a true story that changes everything. | Rotten Tomatoes -
56% The Stoning of Soraya M.
07/09/09 In a world of secrecy, corruption and injustice, a single courageous voice can tell a true story that changes everything. | Rotten Tomatoes -
55% The Stoning of Soraya M.
07/03/09 In a world of secrecy, corruption and injustice, a single courageous voice can tell a true story that changes everything. | Rotten Tomatoes -
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07/01/09 In a world of secrecy, corruption and injustice, a single courageous voice can tell a true story that changes everything. | Rotten Tomatoes