Other author/creator | Farhādī, Aṣghar, 1972- screenwriter, director. |
Other author/creator | Muʻādī, Paymān, 1972- actor. |
Other author/creator | Ḥātamī, Laylā, 1970- actor. |
Other author/creator | Bayat, Sareh, 1979- actor. |
Other author/creator | Oraki, Sattar composer. |
Other author/creator | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm) |
Other author/creator | Sony Pictures Classics (Firm) |
Uniform title | Jodái-e Náder az Simin (Motion picture) |
Parallel title |
Separation |
Abstract |
A married couple are faced with a difficult decision - to improve the life of their child by moving to another country or to stay in Iran and look after a deteriorating parent who has Alzheimer's disease. |
General note | Originally produced as a motion picture in 2011. |
General note | Canadian home video rating: PG. |
General note | Special features include commentary and an evening with Asghar Farhadi, birth of a director, theatrical trailer. |
Credits | Music, Sattar Oraki ; cinematography, Mahmoud Kalari ; editor, Hayedeh Safiyari. |
Cast |
Peyman Moadi, Leila Hatami, Sareh Bayat. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for mature thematic material. |
Technical details | DVD, NTSC, 3.0 LCR (Discrete surround); region 1; widescreen. |
Language | Persian/Farsi or French dialogue with optional English or French subtitles. |
Awards note | Winner, Best Foreign Language Film, 2012 Academy Awards ; Winner, Best Film, 2011 Asia Pacific Screen Awards; Winner, Best Foreign Independent Film, 2012 British Independent Film Awards. |
Genre/form | Fiction films. |
Genre/form | Feature films. |
Publisher number | 40530 Sony Pictures Classics |