Review of The Stoning of Soraya M. (2009) by Aya A — 30 Oct 2010
An exceptional depiction of the shrewdness of one's own sly fortitude upon others in the schemes of religious and political views. Obviously, this appears to reflect unkindly on those who follow, and practice, the faith of Islam but one must also remember that these "honor" actions, and killings, are evident elsewhere in other religions as well. The fact that they are committed for deplorable, and heinous, reasons is an actual sickening thought, and that individuals would impose such inhumane actions for whatever selfish gains they seek.
Soraya Manutchehri was thirty-five years old. A wife and a mother, she had refused to give her abusive husband a divorce just so he could free himself of responsibility. Living in a remote village in Kupayeh, Iran, a divorce without financial support would imply a harsh future for herself and her children. To further his plans, Soraya's husband Ghorban-Ali accuses her of adultery, and sets forth the punishment of stoning.
Great cast- Shohreh Aghdashloo, Mozhan Marnò, James Caviezel, Parviz Sayyad, David Diaan, and Ali Pourtash. Amazing performances by Shohreh Aghdashloo and Mozhan Marnò. Worthy!
This review of The Stoning of Soraya M. (2009) was written by Aya A on 30 Oct 2010.
The Stoning of Soraya M. has generally received very positive reviews.
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