The Salesman
The Salesman

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The Salesman

2016
Movie
125 min
Persian

Forced out of their apartment due to dangerous works on a neighboring building, Emad and Rana move into a new flat in the center of Tehran. An incident linked to the previous tenant will dramatically change the young couple’s life.

Insights

IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Metacritic85/100
Google Users93%
Director: Asghar FarhadiGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A recently married couple, Emad and Rana, are forced to leave their apartment due to unsafe building conditions. They move into a new home, but a mysterious incident involving a previous tenant leaves Rana traumatized and Emad consumed by a quest for vengeance. As Emad investigates the incident, his obsession begins to strain their relationship and compromises his own moral integrity.

Critical Reception

The Salesman received widespread critical acclaim, lauded for its masterful direction, compelling performances, and intricate storytelling. Critics praised its exploration of themes like revenge, social dynamics, and morality, calling it a suspenseful and thought-provoking drama that grips the audience until the very end.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its taut suspense and escalating tension.

  • Acclaimed for its nuanced performances, particularly from the lead actors.

  • Celebrated for its exploration of moral ambiguity and the consequences of seeking revenge.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly enjoyed 'The Salesman,' frequently highlighting its gripping narrative, emotional depth, and the powerful performances of its cast. Many found the film's exploration of justice and its impact on relationships to be particularly compelling and thought-provoking.

Awards & Accolades

Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Best Actor at Cannes Film Festival for Shahab Hosseini.

Fun Fact

Director Asghar Farhadi initially considered making the film in Spanish before ultimately deciding to set it in Iran.

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Reno

Reno

**When the realistic right and an emotional wrong collides.** This is one of the last films I watched as I cleared almost all the titles of this year's Oscars. It is a French-Iranian co-production, but selected and won the Academy Awards...