Shirin(2009)
شیرین
You are the screen, they are the audience.
Shirin Synopsis
A hundred and fourteen famous Iranian theater and cinema actresses and a French star: mute spectators at a theatrical representation of Khosrow and Shirin, a Persian poem from the twelfth century, put on stage by Kiarostami. The development of the text -- long a favorite in Persia and the Middle East -- remains invisible to the viewer of the film, the whole story is told by the faces of the women watching the show.
Shirin (2009) is a drama film directed by Abbas Kiarostami, released on April 18, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Taraneh Alidoosti, Golshifteh Farahani, Juliette Binoche and Leila Hatami. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- Abbas Kiarostami
- Writers:
- Mohammad Rahmanian, Hakim Nezami Ganjavi, Farrideh Golbou
- Producers:
- Abbas Kiarostami, Hamideh Razavi
- Cinematographer:
- Mahmoud Kalari
- Production:
- Kiarostami Foundation
- Status:
- Released
Shirin (2009) Trailer
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Shirin, directed by Abbas Kiarostami(2008)
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Shirin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Taraneh Alidoosti
Golshifteh Farahani
Juliette Binoche
Leila Hatami
Zar Amir Ebrahimi
Hedie Tehrani
Pegah Ahangarani
Baran Kosari
Tannaz Tabatabaei
Ateneh Faghih Nasiri
Azita Hajian
Afsaneh Bayegan
Key crew
Directed by Abbas Kiarostami, written by Mohammad Rahmanian, Hakim Nezami Ganjavi and Farrideh Golbou, produced by Abbas Kiarostami and Hamideh Razavi.
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Shirin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 38 ratings.
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Shirin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shirin online?
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Shirin (2009) is available to stream on MUBI Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Shirin?
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The main cast of Shirin (2009) includes Taraneh Alidoosti, Golshifteh Farahani, Juliette Binoche, Leila Hatami and Zar Amir Ebrahimi. The film was directed by Abbas Kiarostami. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shirin released?
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Shirin was released on April 18, 2009 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Shirin worth watching?
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Shirin (2009) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shirin?
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Yes. The official Shirin trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.