The Stoning of Soraya M.
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The Stoning of Soraya M. (Persian: .سنگسار ثريا م, romanized: Sangsār-e Sorayā M.) is a 2008 Persian-language American drama film adapted from French-Iranian journalist Freidoune Sahebjam's 1990 book La Femme Lapidée. The film is directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh, and stars Academy Award nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo as Zahra, Jim Caviezel as foreign journalist Freidoune Sahebjam, and Mozhan Marnò as title character Soraya Manutchehri. The Stoning of Soraya M. had its world premiere at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival, where it won the Director's Choice Award. It was also the second runner-up for the Cadillac People's Choice Award. The book has been banned in Iran.
Infobox
Directed by
Cyrus Nowrasteh
Screenplay by
Betsy Giffen NowrastehCyrus Nowrasteh
Based on
La Femme Lapidéeby Freidoune Sahebjam
Produced by
Stephen McEveetyJohn ShepherdTodd BurnsDiane Hendricks
Starring
Mozhan MarnòShohreh AghdashlooJim CaviezelParviz SayyadVida GhahremaniNavid Negahban
Cinematography
Joel Ransom
Edited by
David HandmanGeoffrey Rowland
Music by
John Debney
Productioncompany
Mpower Pictures
Distributed by
Roadside Attractions
Release dates
mw- September 7, 2008 (2008-09-07) (TIFF) June 26, 2009 (2009-06-26) (United States)
Running time
116 minutes
Country
United States
Languages
PersianEnglish
Box office
$1.1 million
Tables
· Accolades
Flanders International Film Festival
Flanders International Film Festival
Award
Flanders International Film Festival
Category
Canvas Audience Award
Recipients and nominees
-
Outcome
Won
Gran Prix - Best Film
Gran Prix - Best Film
Award
Gran Prix - Best Film
Category
Cyrus Nowrasteh
Recipients and nominees
Nominated
Heartland Film Festival
Heartland Film Festival
Award
Heartland Film Festival
Category
Heartland Truly Moving Picture Award
Recipients and nominees
Cyrus Nowrasteh
Outcome
Won
Los Angeles Film Festival
Los Angeles Film Festival
Award
Los Angeles Film Festival
Category
Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature
Recipients and nominees
Cyrus Nowrasteh
Outcome
Won
Satellite Awards
Satellite Awards
Award
Satellite Awards
Category
Best Motion Picture, Drama
Recipients and nominees
-
Outcome
Nominated
Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama
Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama
Award
Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama
Category
Shohreh Aghdashloo
Recipients and nominees
Won
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Award
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Category
Mozhan Marnò
Recipients and nominees
Nominated
Toronto International Film Festival
Toronto International Film Festival
Award
Toronto International Film Festival
Category
Runner Up Audience Choice Award
Recipients and nominees
Cyrus Nowrasteh
Outcome
Won
Movieguide Awards
Movieguide Awards
Award
Movieguide Awards
Category
Faith & Freedom Award for Movies
Recipients and nominees
The Stoning of Soraya M.
Outcome
Won
| Award | Category | Recipients and nominees | Outcome |
| Flanders International Film Festival | Canvas Audience Award | - | Won |
| Gran Prix - Best Film | Cyrus Nowrasteh | Nominated | |
| Heartland Film Festival | Heartland Truly Moving Picture Award | Cyrus Nowrasteh | Won |
| Los Angeles Film Festival | Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature | Cyrus Nowrasteh | Won |
| Satellite Awards | Best Motion Picture, Drama | - | Nominated |
| Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama | Shohreh Aghdashloo | Won | |
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Mozhan Marnò | Nominated | |
| Toronto International Film Festival | Runner Up Audience Choice Award | Cyrus Nowrasteh | Won |
| Movieguide Awards | Faith & Freedom Award for Movies | The Stoning of Soraya M. | Won |
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