A Separation is a 2011 Iranian drama film directed by Asghar Farhadi. The film tells the story of a middle-class couple, Nader and Simin, who are in the process of getting a divorce. Simin wants to leave the country with their daughter, but Nader refuses to leave his elderly father who has Alzheimer’s disease behind.
The film deals with themes of family, marriage, religion, and social class, as the story unfolds through a series of complex and tense situations that arise between the characters.
A Separation was widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and won several awards, including the Golden Bear for Best Film at the 61st Berlin International Film Festival and the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The film was praised for its nuanced and realistic portrayal of contemporary Iranian society, as well as its exploration of universal themes such as moral responsibility, justice, and empathy.
Overall, A Separation is a powerful and thought-provoking film that offers a profound and intimate insight into the complexities of human relationships and the social realities of modern-day Iran.
Original name: جدایی نادر از سیمین
Duration: 123 min.
