Crimson Gold
aka
Talaye sorkh
First screened in November 2004 / Most recently screened in October 2025
Director: Jafar Panahi. Cast: Hossein Emadeddin, Kamyar Sheisi, Ehsan Amani, Azita Rayeji, Saber Safael, Shahram Vaziri, Pourang Nakhael. Screenplay: Abbas Kiarostami.
Photo © 2003 Jafar Panahi Film Productions,
© 2004 Wellspring Media
In Brief:
Memorable study of man and culture through which daily class antagonisms culminate in violence. Powerfully unsubtle.
VOR:
⑤
Fewer layers than in director's or writer's prior work, only partly by thematic design. Still a risky provocation, to rulers and viewers alike.
Grade:
B+
Awards:
Cannes Film Festival
: Jury Prize (Un Certain Regard)
Chicago International Film Festival
: Gold Hugo (Best Film)
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