Title:
The stoning of Soraya M.
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Summary:
When a journalist is stranded in her remote village, Zahra takes a bold chance to reveal what the villagers will stop at nothing to keep hidden. Thus begins the remarkable story of what happened to Soraya, a kind-spirited woman whose bad marriage leads her cruel, divorce-seeking husband to trump up false charges of infidelity, which carry an unimaginable penalty.
Audience:
MPAA Rating: R; for a disturbing sequence of cruel and brutal violence, and brief strong language.
General Note:
Based on a true story from the book by Freidoune Sahebjam.
Special features: commentary with director Cyrus Nowrasteh and Betsy Giffen Nowrasteh; commentary with crew Stephen A. Marinaccio II, Judy Rhee, Jane Anderson and Sierra Robinson; "The making of The stoning of Soraya M." featurette; theatrical trailer.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (116 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Author(s):
Publisher:
Lions Gate,
Electronic Access:
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Publication Date:
2009
2008
Publication Information:
Santa Monica, Calif. : Lions Gate, 2009.
Award Note:
Audience Choice Award, Toronto International Film Festival
Call Number:
DVD STONING