
Argo(2012)
As the Iranian revolution reaches a boiling point, a CIA 'exfiltration' specialist concocts a risky plan to free six Americans who have found shelter at the home of the Canadian ambassador.


“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.

Adrien Brody
Isaac

Salma Hayek Pinault
Farnez

Gabriella Wright
Farideh

Shohreh Aghdashloo
Habibeh

Bashar Rahal
Komiteh Member

Alon Aboutboul
Mohsen

Anthony Azizi
Mehdi

Nasser Memarzia
Mansoor

Maggie Parto
Voice Over

Armin Amiri
Keyvan
Septembers of Shiraz is a drama, thriller film released in 2015 exploring themes of teheran (tehran), iran, based on true story, jewish family, fleeing, iranian revolution, islamic revolution. Directed by Wayne Blair, it stars Adrien Brody, Salma Hayek Pinault, Gabriella Wright. 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.
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