Some will argue that women are repressed in Western society but when one considers life for women in other parts in the world, it’s fair to say we have it relatively easy.
Take, for example, the story of Soraya M. In 1993 French/Iranian journalist Freidoune Sahebjam told the story of this 35 year old woman who was wrongly accused of adultery. After much research, it was discovered that the husband wanted to remarry and couldn’t afford a second wife. He asked Soraya for a divorce, she refused for financial reasons, and so he conspired to accuse her of adultery which eventually led to her death by stoning. Soraya’s story caused quite an impact 15 years ago when it was first made public and it’s about to make a few more headlines.
Based on the novel of the same name and directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh The Stoning of Soraya M. stars Mozhan Marnò as Soraya, Oscar nominated Shohreh Aghdashloo (House of Sand and Fog) and James Caviezel. The film, which recently premiered at TIFF, is receiving largely positive and even a few glowing reviews and from the trailer, it certainly looks deserving.
The Stoning of Soraya M. opens in limited release on October 31st. I’m not sure how limited that distribution is or if there are plans for wider release further down the road but we’ll keep you posted with any updates. In the meantime, be sure to take a look at the trailer at the film’s official website.
Big thanks to the folks at Quiet Earth who passed along the trailer.
This movie should touch your heart. the most heartbreaking thing is her father and two sons could not face the peer pressure and helped to stone her. What a thing to have to live with. We all have our dark shadows and are fearful to stand up to a crowd for what is right, but if you pay any attention, you will know in your gut when something is wrong. Learn to let your heart lead you to what is good and right, and you will have more peace in your life.
I was so touched by this movie. It is definetly a must-see!!
This film shows the correct definition of social justice – being the voice for those that are not heard. This movie does a wonderful job of speaking for an issue that is often forgotten. I am impressed with its ability to move the heart while being a catalyst of thought for the mind.
It one if those movies that you must see it! It refelcts the reality of so many people around the world, a reality that will move your heart. It is not an anti-Islam, it is pro Social Justice!
I agree with the comments. The stories of these women need to be told. This movie was very inspiring.
Ok. We get it. And we know you’re the same person commenting over and over again. We’re glad you liked it. Provide something new or interesting. Otherwise please stop spamming the site or you’ll be stoned… by Kurt (he’s into that kind of thing).
When is this coming out to theaters in Miami ?
What did I just say!?
The same person kept spamming the Soraya FilmJunk thread too.
I’m gonna rent this movie when it comes out, I’ve decided. Good or bad, I think its going to be something
From what I hear it’s basically the same thing as Passion of Christ. Some woman gets tortured for two hours and it’s a huge guilt trip where you learn some lesson by the end.
I wonder if people who enjoyed this would also like Lars Von Triers’ Breaking the Waves.
Lots of crazy Soraya SPAM in the twitch Forums, and insane amount actually. Someone must have programmed Stone-Bots to brainlessly attempt to hit viral or something. Seems like a rather strange film to attempt this with, but there you have it….