A Separation

A Separation follows an Iranian couple whose decision to divorce sets off a chain of devastating consequences involving their daughter, a caregiver, and competing loyalties to family, religion, and law. Director Asghar Farhadi masterfully constructs a morally ambiguous thriller that exposes deep social tensions within Iranian society. The film challenges viewers to question truth, justice, and the impossible choices people make under pressure.

• First Iranian film to win the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film.
• Director Asghar Farhadi wrote the script in just three months.
• The film won the Golden Bear at Berlin Film Festival.
• All lead actors won Silver Bears collectively at Berlin.
• Farhadi conducted extensive research interviewing real Iranian families beforehand.

• "I want my daughter to grow up here. Is that a crime?"
• "You knew he had Alzheimer's and you left him alone?"
• "I don't want to lie to God even if he can't verify it."
• "The child is more important than your pride."
• "You have no right to decide for our daughter without asking me."