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Septembers of Shiraz

Based on true events

In this adaptation of the critically acclaimed debut novel by Iranian American author Dalia Sofer, a secular Jewish family is caught up in the maelstrom of the 1979 Iranian Revolution.

20151h 50mPG-13Drama, Thriller

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About Septembers of Shiraz

Directors
Wayne Blair
Cast
Adrien Brody, Salma Hayek Pinault, Gabriella Wright, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Bashar Rahal, Alon Aboutboul
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Content rating
PG-13
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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