Academy Award winners Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz are in talks to star in Iranian director Asghar Farhadi’s forthcoming Spanish-language drama, which is being described as “a psychological thriller with a dash of Agatha Christie.”
Oscar-winning filmmaker Asghar Farhadi’s The Salesman has been acquired by Amazon Studios who will partner with Cohen Media Group for domestic distribution. The film joins a streak of indie film pick ups for the studio at Cannes.
Forushande (The Salesman) is the story of a couple whose relationship begins to turn sour during their performance of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman.
After spending four years in Tehran, Ahmad returns to Paris to finalize the divorce paperwork with his french wife. As he tries to save his relationship with his daughter, a dark secret from the past begins to emerge.
After spending four years in Tehran, Ahmad returns to Paris to finalize the divorce paperwork with his french wife. As he tries to save his relationship with his daughter, a dark secret from the past begins to emerge.
Logline: Kept under wraps.
A reunion between four college friends and their children goes awry when Elly, one of the kids’ teachers who was brought along on the trip, goes missing.
VIFF 2011 announces this year’s award recipients.
With 63 total entries announced, which will become the final nominations?
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