Crimson Gold
aka Talaye sorkh
First screened in November 2004 / Most recently screened in October 2025

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Director: Jafar Panahi. Cast: Hossein Emadeddin, Kamyar Sheisi, Ehsan Amani, Azita Rayeji, Saber Safael, Shahram Vaziri, Pourang Nakhael. Screenplay: Abbas Kiarostami.

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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+

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Awards:
	Cannes Film Festival: Jury Prize (Un Certain Regard)
	Chicago International Film Festival: Gold Hugo (Best Film)

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