It’s been pretty incredible to watch the rise of Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi. Breaking out to international attention with “A Separation,” he hasn’t missed a step since, following that film with “The Past,” and then with this year’s double Cannes prize-winning (for Best Screenplay and Best Actor) “The Salesman.” The attention and acclaim has also seen renewed interest his earlier films, with “About Elly” and “Fireworks Wednesday” receiving belated stateside theatrical releases. So, fans of the filmmaker have plenty to dive into, but the focus this fall will be on “The Salesman.”
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Starring Shahab Hosseini, Taraneh Alidousti, Babak Karimi, Farid Sajjadi Hosseini, Mina Sadati, Maral Bani Adam, Mehdi Kooshki, Emad Emami, Shirin Aghakashi, Mojtaba Pirzadeh, Sahra Asadollahe, Ehteram Borourmand, and Sam Valipour, the story follows a couple who are unnerved after an incident in their apartment, one that has repercussions on their relationship. Here’s the synopsis:
After their old flat becomes damaged, Emad (Shahab Hosseini) and Rana (Taraneh Alidoosti), a young couple living in Tehran, are forced to move into a new apartment. Eventually, an incident linked to the previous tenant of their new home dramatically changes the couple’s life.
“The Salesman” will have its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and opens on December 9th.