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:   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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