The Stoning of Soraya M.

(2008)

Synopsis

Based on true events, this account of the dangers of religious fundamentalism and apartheid centers on a French journalist (Jim Caviezel) who learns about the horrifying story of an Iranian woman named Soraya who refused to divorce her husband. Soraya's defiance eventually yields terrible consequences. Shohreh Aghdashloo. Mozhan Marnò.

Directors

Cyrus Nowrasteh, Cyrus Nowrasteh, Stephen McEveety, David Segel, Jennifer Smith, John Debney, David Siegel, John Shepherd, Deborah Aquila

Production year

2008

Rating

R

Studio

Samuel Goldwyn Films

Runtime

116 minutes

Cast

James Caviezel, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Navid Negahban, David Diaan, Ali Pourtash