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The Stoning of Soraya M.

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The Stoning of Soraya M. (2009)

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Reviews Counted:4

Fresh:3

Rotten:1

Average Rating:6.5/10

Consensus: The Stoning of Soraya M. nearly transcends its deficiencies through the sheer strength of its subject material, but ultimately drowns out its message with an inappropriately heavy-handed approach.

Runtime: 1 hr 56 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: In a world of secrecy, corruption and injustice, a single courageous voice can tell a true story that changes everything. This is what lies at the heart of the emotionally charged experience of... In a world of secrecy, corruption and injustice, a single courageous voice can tell a true story that changes everything.

This is what lies at the heart of the emotionally charged experience of The Stoning of Soraya M. Based on an incredible true story, this powerful tale of a village's persecution of an innocent woman becomes both a daring act of witness and a compelling parable about mob rule. Who will join forces with the plot against her, who will surrender to the mob, and who will dare to stand up for what is right. --© Official Site [More]

Starring: Shohreh Aghdashloo, Mozhan Marno, Jim Caviezel

Starring: Shohreh Aghdashloo, Mozhan Marno, Jim Caviezel

Director: Cyrus Nowrasteh

Director: Cyrus Nowrasteh
Screenwriter: Betsy Giffen Nowrasteh, Cyrus Nowrasteh
Producer: Stephen McEveety, John Shepherd
Composer: John Debney
Studio: Roadside Attractions

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Goes well beyond its angry didacticism and its specific indictment of men's oppression of women to achieve the impact of a Greek tragedy through its masterful grasp of suspense and group psychology, and some superb acting.

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07/01/09
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A shocking yet stately and powerful plea for women's rights.

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06/26/09
Peter Brunette
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The Stoning of Soraya M. thoroughly blurs the line between high-minded outrage and lurid torture-porn.

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06/26/09
Stephen Holden
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The Stoning of Soraya M. has such a powerful stoning sequence that I recommend it if only for its brutal ideological message.

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06/25/09
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