Shahr-e ziba

2004 [PERSIAN]

Drama / Romance

11
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 92% · 13 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 91% · 500 ratings
IMDb Rating 7.6/10 10 6976 7K

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Plot summary

Akbar, 18, has been held in a rehabilitation centre for committing murder at the age of sixteen. Now, Akbar is transferred to prison to await the day of his execution. A’la, a friend of Akbar, tries desperately to gain the consent of Akbar’s plaintiff so as to stop the execution.

Director

Asghar Farhadi Photo
Asghar Farhadi

Top cast

Taraneh Alidoosti Photo
Taraneh Alidoosti as Firoozeh
Hooshang Heyhavand Photo
Hooshang Heyhavand as Kiosk owner
Aylar Valapour Photo
Aylar Valapour as Somayeh
Saeed Ghareh Khan Lou Photo
Saeed Ghareh Khan Lou as
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941.03 MB
1280*718
Persian 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 42 min
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1.71 GB
1916*1076
Persian 2.0
PG
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 42 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Gaylord R 10 / 10

Anyone with even a tangential interest in Iran

anyone with even a tangential interest in Iran and Islam will have his eyes opened by this true to life drama to catch a glimpse of human tragedy, love, hope, failure - an amazing film by a genial director with actors of a quality rarely seen in ordinary Hollywood fare.
Reviewed by flixster f 8 / 10

The title could have been better!! But the

The title could have been better!! But the movie is outstanding. Excellent plot (reading it beforehand may be a spoiler), well paced and well told.
Reviewed by R T 8 / 10

Yet another remarkable Farhadi film, Beautiful City (Shahre-e

Yet another remarkable Farhadi film, Beautiful City (Shahre-e Ziba) involves great loss, murder, relentless drive and hope, desperation, and extreme unspoken sacrifice. But at its heart is the idea of how do you find it in yourself to reach forgiveness for the person (Akbar) who took the life of loved one. Iran's Islamic judicial system with its notions of justice and blood money inextricably linked, creates impossible choices for the stubbornly determined characters of "Beautiful City." A crusade to win a reprieve for a young man about to be executed runs up against an adamant insistence on vengeance. But then an improbable love story develops between a now 18 year old convicted killer's sister and best friend, handled so deftly by Asghar Farhadi. Fascinating glimpse into wholly different body of laws, an engrossingly evolving script and standout performances drive this great film. Taraneh Alidoosti is excellent as struggling a single mother who has the keep up a lie that she's still married to her addict ex-husband due to social norms in Iran. She and A'la will not quit in their insistence on gaining clemency for Akbar. The way Farhadi and his cast bring to life this small community, its customs and its infuriating 'justice system' which is intrinsically wrapped up in devout religious beliefs, brings such authenticity for the audience to more fully appreciate the struggles of its people. But the other key to their collective efforts is the slowly birthed love between Firouzeh and A'la. Much credit to the young actors for such depth. 3.8 stars
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