The Persian Version (2023)

Directed by

Maryam Keshavarz

Genre

comedy drama

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 47m

Rated

R

Rating

5.8 of 10 from 38 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A young Iranian-American woman clashes with her mother while trying to balance her own ambitions with her family's expectations. The story highlights the generational and cultural divides within her family.

warmhumorousenergeticbittersweetpersonalfamily-focusedlively

What happens

The Persian Version is a 2023 American comedy drama film directed and written by Maryam Keshavarz. The film stars Layla Mohammadi, Niousha Noor, Bijan Daneshmand, Bella Warda, and Tom Byrne. It follows the struggles of a young Iranian-American woman who is often at odds with her family, particularly with her mother. The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2023, where it won two awards, including the Audience Award for the U.S. Dramatic Competition. It had a limited theatrical release in the United States by Sony Pictures Classics and Stage 6 Films on October 20, 2023. It received positive reviews from critics and was named one of the top 10 independent films of 2023 by the National Board of Review. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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