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A Separation

Nader (Payman Maadi) and Simin (Leila Hatami) argue about living abroad. Simin prefers to live abroad to provide better opportunities for their only daughter, Termeh. However, Nader refuses to go because he thinks he must stay in Iran and take care of his father (Ali-Asghar Shahbazi), who suffers from Alzheimers. However, Simin is determined to get a divorce and leave the country with her daughter. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Drama), release year 2011, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of A Separation

Nader (Payman Maadi) and Simin (Leila Hatami) argue about living abroad. Simin prefers to live abroad to provide better opportunities for their only daughter, Termeh. However, Nader refuses to go because he thinks he must stay in Iran and take care of his father (Ali-Asghar Shahbazi), who suffers from Alzheimers. However, Simin is determined to get a divorce and leave the country with her daughter.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Drama), release year 2011, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2011
  • Released 16 Mar 2011
  • Runtime 123 minutes
  • Content rating PG-13
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.3/10 from 276,307 votes
  • Metascore 95/100
  • Genres Drama
  • Languages Persian
  • Countries Iran, France, Australia

Cast

Payman Maadi, Leila Hatami, Sareh Bayat

Direction and writing

Directed by: Asghar Farhadi

Written by: Asghar Farhadi

Awards and recognition

Won 1 Oscar. 89 wins & 52 nominations total

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