4.6
202 reviews

A Separation

Asghar Farhadi20112h 3mFamily Drama, Social Issues

Why we chose it

Asghar Farhadi became famous around the world with this winner of the Golden Globe and the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, in which a divorce turns into a fight for self-determination in authoritarian, fundamentalist Iran. Rarely does a personal drama reveal this much about an entire country.

Synopsis

Simin wants to take the family out of Iran, but Nader won’t go because his father has Alzheimer’s, so she files for divorce and moves out, leaving their daughter Termeh with him. To look after the old man, Nader takes on Razieh, who is pregnant and has accepted the work without telling her husband. A single afternoon in the flat ends in disaster, and both families wind up in court.

Information

Director
Cast
Also known as
Jodaeiye Nader Az Simin
Festival screenings
Oscars, Berlin IFF, San Sebastián IFF
Language
Persian
Country
Iran, France
Subtitles
Greek, Polish
Age rating
Universal

Oscars

Best Foreign Language Film

2012

Berlin International Film Festival

Golden Bear

2011

Berlin International Film Festival

Prize of the Ecumenical Jury

2011

Berlin International Film Festival

Best Actress

2011

Berlin International Film Festival

Best Actor

2011

What others say

4.6
202 reviews

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