Forushande

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100
Total warning time: 5m 50s
Sex/Nudity: ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 (2m 15s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [00:45:30 - 00:46:15] A scene involving implied sexual activity with sounds and movements.
  • ๐ŸŸก 60/100 [01:20:00 - 01:21:30] A discussion about sexual relationships and infidelity.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸก 30/100 (25s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [00:30:45 - 00:31:10] A character is seen smoking a cigarette.
Violence: ๐ŸŸก 60/100 (3m)
  • ๐ŸŸก 60/100 [00:55:20 - 00:56:40] A heated argument escalates into physical confrontation.
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [01:35:10 - 01:36:50] A scene involving emotional and psychological distress, with shouting and tension.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸก 50/100 (10s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [00:25:15 - 00:25:20] Use of mild profanity in a heated discussion.
  • ๐ŸŸก 60/100 [01:10:30 - 01:10:35] A character uses strong language in frustration.
Year: 2016
Certificate: UA
Runtime: 124 min
Genre: Drama
IMDB: 7.8
Meta Score: 85
Votes: 51240
Gross: 2,402,067
Director: Asghar Farhadi
Stars: Shahab Hosseini, Taraneh Alidoosti, Babak Karimi, Mina Sadati
Overview: While both participating in a production of "Death of a Salesman," a teacher's wife is assaulted in her new home, which leaves him determined to find the perpetrator over his wife's traumatized objections.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of the movie Forushande (The Salesman)?
A: Forushande (The Salesman) is a 2016 Iranian drama film directed by Asghar Farhadi. The story follows a married couple, Emad and Rana, who are forced to move to a new apartment in Tehran after their previous home becomes unsafe. Their lives take a dark turn when Rana is assaulted by an intruder in their new home, leading Emad on a quest for justice and revenge.
Q: Who are the main actors in Forushande (The Salesman)?
A: The main actors in Forushande (The Salesman) are Shahab Hosseini as Emad, Taraneh Alidoosti as Rana, Babak Karimi as the landlord, and Mina Sadati in a supporting role.
Q: Did Forushande (The Salesman) win any awards?
A: Yes, Forushande (The Salesman) won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards. It also received the Best Actor award for Shahab Hosseini and the Best Screenplay award for Asghar Farhadi at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.
Q: What themes are explored in Forushande (The Salesman)?
A: Forushande (The Salesman) explores themes of justice, revenge, morality, and the complexities of human relationships. The film also delves into the contrast between public personas and private lives, as well as the impact of trauma on individuals and their relationships.
Q: Is Forushande (The Salesman) connected to Arthur Miller's play 'Death of a Salesman'?
A: Yes, Forushande (The Salesman) draws a thematic connection to Arthur Miller's play 'Death of a Salesman.' The film's title and certain elements of the plot reference the play, as the main character, Emad, is a teacher who is also acting in a production of 'Death of a Salesman.' The play's themes of disillusionment and moral conflict parallel the events in the film.