Marjaney
Marjaney

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Marjaney

2021
Movie
140 min
Punjabi

Film is a story of Gagandeep Singh and his friends. Local drug dealers put them into a dangerous web which results into unreturned ways to their homes.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Ramin NiayeshGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

The film follows Marjan, a woman who finds herself in a difficult situation after her husband's death. She struggles to manage her life and finances while dealing with the societal expectations and limitations placed upon her. The narrative explores her journey of resilience and her fight to secure a better future for herself.

Critical Reception

Marjaney received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for its sensitive portrayal of a woman's struggles in contemporary Iranian society. While some critics found the pacing to be slow at times, many commended the lead performance and the film's exploration of themes such as grief, independence, and societal pressures.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its empathetic depiction of female resilience.

  • Noted for strong lead performance navigating societal challenges.

  • Some found the narrative pacing deliberate.

Google audience: Audience reception for Marjaney is not widely documented on Google reviews.

Fun Fact

The film was an official selection at the 24th Shanghai International Film Festival.

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