Posted on 06/24/2009 9:49:06 AM PDT by Iraqs Inconvenient Truth.
This Friday the film "The Stoning of Soraya" will open in selected cities around the country. Given the current events in Iran this film is not only timely but we understand very moving and compelling. We wanted to make sure our members in selected states were aware of the film and, if there is a showing anywhere near you, we urge you to take it in this weekend. (Click here to open a PDF image with a list of the cities and theaters).
Release Date: NY/LA - June 26, 2009 Distributor: Roadside Attractions and MPower Pictures Director: Cyrus Nowrasteh Co-writers: Betsy Giffen Nowrasteh and Cyrus Nowrasteh Produced by: Stephen McEveety, John Shepherd Cast: Shohreh Aghdashloo, Jim Caviezel, Mozhan Marnò, Navid Negahban, Ali Pourtash
THE STONING OF SORAYA M. is the heart-rending film based on the International best-selling book by French-Iranian journalist Freidoune Sahebjam which stars Oscar nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo (HOUSE OF SAND AND FOG), Jim Caviezel (DÉJÀ VU, THE THIN RED LINE) and Mozhan Marnò (CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR) as Soraya.
The film was the runner up for the Audience Award at the Toronto 2008 Film Festival, with SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE taking first place. It is a film that dramatizes with unflinching power the suffering endured by one Islamic woman in the name of religious custom and the heroism of another woman who was determined to share her story with the world. The Stoning of Soraya M. unmasks the cruelty of an Iranian husband who sought to get rid of his wife, and the hypocrisy of the mullahs who colluded with him. It builds to a climax that breaks the heart and expands viewer understanding, delivering a film that is as riveting as it is unforgettable.
Shohreh Aghdashloo gives an Oscar-worthy performance as the woman of courage who bore witness to The Stoning of Soraya M. Opening in select markets on June 26.
TRAILER LINK: http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1810039981/trailer
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.thestoning.com
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somebody’s gonna be pissed.
OK, I miss read the title. I thought was “The Stoning of Sotomayor”. I envisioned film from a frat party with loads of booze and pot.
Sorry.....
Bttt
Islander7....
Tooo Funny!
Peace!
Dan
added keyword Iran....
I have seen this film, which is based on a true story. It is very powerful. It was written and directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh, who wrote “The Path to 9/11.”
I urge all Freepers to see this movie THIS WEEKEND. It is a limited release. Its future box-office prospects depend on a strong opening weekend.
Be warned, the film is extremely graphic in its depiction of the stoning of the woman falsely accused of adultery.
The filmmakers are to be congratulated for their courage.
One thing about this movie is that I like the lead actress. She was on 24 in Season 6 (I think...lol)...She played the mother of one of the kids who gets kidnapped and is a rather exciting season...But I don’t remember much...ROTFLMAO.
I second your urging of all Freepers to see this movie.I was thrilled to be able to see the film after reading the book. It is indeed very powerful and also beautifully filmed.
very timely. Imagine zerO wanting to listen respectfully to men who approve these cultural practices. Imagine zerO listening respectfully to South Africans who practiced apartheid.
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