The Stoning of Soraya M. (2009)

In the aftermath of the last Shah's downfall, Iran teeters on the cusp of a transformative era. Amid the chaotic rush towards the borders, French journalist Freidoune Sahebjam finds his journey interrupted by an encounter with Zahra, a woman cloaked in a black chador. With an air of desperation, she implores him to lend her an ear, to carry the sorrow-laden tale of her niece, Soraya, beyond the confines of their village. Intrigued, Sahebjam finds himself drawn into the maelstrom of Soraya's life, a mother of four wrongfully accused of adultery in a society where women are seldom heard. Soraya's tragic narrative unfolds layer by layer, revealing a tapestry woven from malicious whispers, cunning plots, and false allegations that ultimately culminates in a cruel and inhumane punishment. At the heart of this storm is Soraya's abusive husband, who manipulates the village's prejudices and fears, orchestrating a unanimous verdict against his wife. In their eyes, Soraya has not just betrayed her husband, but defiled Islam and the entire village's honor. Caught in the crossfire of a community's wrath and her husband's vengeance, Soraya's fate is a chilling testament to the unchecked power of mob mentality. Yet, as Sahebjam records her harrowing tale, one question lingers: will Soraya's story ever escape the bounds of her village to reach the world beyond? The answer lies within the heart of the journalist, now the sole bearer of her tragic tale.

The Stoning of Soraya M. is a crime movie featuring Shohreh Aghdashloo and directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh.

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