Talent Asghar Farhadi

Two people, a man and a boy, walking together on a street.
Reviews

A Hero

Asghar Farhadi’s exceptional Iran-centred drama is a soulful reflection on the morality of crime.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A man resting his head on a woman's shoulder as she embraces him. Warm, muted colours and a sense of comfort and support.
Reviews

Everybody Knows

Fiery central performances from Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem fuel this slowburn mystery from Asghar Farhadi.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A man with a beard wearing a dark coat, standing in front of a woman wearing a hood.
Reviews

The Salesman

Asghar Farhadi offers another astute look at contemporary Iranian society in this compelling relationship drama.

5
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two people, a man and a woman, standing in a dimly lit room. The woman has long dark hair and appears to be looking directly at the camera with a serious expression. The man has a beard and is standing next to the woman.
Reviews

The Past

Tahar Rahim and Bérénice Bejo are on top form in this immaculate study of marital disharmony.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A woman wearing a black headscarf and coat, seated at a wooden table with a serious expression.
Reviews

About Elly

The film that Iranian Oscar-winner Asghar Farhadi made before A Separation gets a long-awaited UK release.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A bearded man with a serious expression, looking down, in front of a blurred window.
Reviews

A Separation

This is a deceptively powerful movie by one of Iran’s finest directors.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect

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