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"Hemlock"
2000
Directed by Behrooz Afkhami
A married factory manager struggles
with the dire financial situation of his company while he also becomes
involved in an emotional, unstable affair. With its open treatment of
infidelity, this Iranian Fatal Attraction proved to be quite
controversial in Iran, and also a box office success. "Afkhami, however,
surpasses (Adrian) Lyne's thriller with his subtlety, complexity, and
compassion, and his vision of a world of moral ambiguity layered with
unexpected corruption and innocence" (Peter Keough, Boston Phoenix).
Persian with English subtitles.
VHS: 86 minutes.
DVD: 110 minutes. |
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