Iranian writer given long jail term for story about stoning bbc news. A video posted on the internet shows the stoning of a woman accused of adultery in the hama area in syria. Kh to be executed by stoning for alleged complicity in murder of her husband, according to local media. Apr 15, 2015 the movieclips channel is the largest collection of licensed movie clips on the web. Jul 01, 2010 i really wished a movie about stoning in iran would reach large audiences and garner a lot more controversial comments than the movie 300. In the 2008 version of the islamic penal code of iran detailed how stoning punishments are to be carried out for adultery, and even hints in some contexts that the punishment may allow for its victims to avoid death. Drama about fatal stoning has passions running high mob violence is the subject of a controversial film set in iran, writes tim elliott. Warning thread iranian execution by stoning might contain content that is not suitable for all ages. Proposed penal code retains stoning human rights watch. While rushing to the borders, the french journalist, freidoune sahebjam, is approached by a woman covered in a black chador, who desperately asks for a meeting with him to disclose the tragic events that led to the cruel and inhumane punishment of her niece, soraya, on the night before. Stonings are thankfully rare in iran but they represent the ugly tip of a. Recent history has shown that iranian people are mostly for banning this practice and even officials have tried to put a lid on it or make it harder for local mullahs to issue this sentence.
Large database of subtitles for movies, tv series and anime at opensubtitles. The failure to carry out sentences of rajm has been blamed on publicity and pressure from internal and international human rights groups, which considers stoning a form of execution by torture. Drama about fatal stoning has passions running high. Visitors of subtitlesbank have given a rating of 8 10 for the stoning of soraya m.
It depicts a brutal form of punishment still sanctioned by iran s current hardline regime. What bothers me the most is, iran once was a great country, until the crazy revolution of 1979. I got tears in my eyes seeing that such thing actually happened in iran and now there is another woman in the. At least 70 people have been executed by stoning in iran since 1980, the rights group said, and the last known execution by stoning was in 2009.
The most known case in iran was the stoning of soraya manutchehri in 1986. It was also the second runnerup for the cadillac peoples choice award. The movieclips channel is the largest collection of licensed movie clips on the web. Oct 09, 2009 i almost didnt go see the stoning of soraya because of how graphic i heard it was, but i was invited to an early screening and it blew me away. Jul 20, 2008 nine people in iran eight women and one man have been sentenced to death by stoning after being convicted of adultery in verdicts lawyers blame on a resurgence of hardline islamic. The stoning of soraya m 2008 subtitles opensubtitles. Jun 03, 20 at least 70 people have been executed by stoning in iran since 1980, the rights group said, and the last known execution by stoning was in 2009. Oct 16, 2010 the stoning of soraya m serves as a painful reminder of the ruthlessness of the iranian government past and present. Iran has been criticized by the international community for allowing the use of stoning as a form of capital punishment. Twelve iranian women and three men are on death row awaiting execution by stoning despite an apparent lastminute reprieve for a mother of two who had been facing the.
Aug 06, 2010 sakineh mohammadi ashtiani, who was sentenced to death by stoning for adultery, was interviewed at home on iran s staterun press tv a few days ago, prompting human rights campaigners to celebrate. Based on a book by journalist freidoune sahebjam, it tells the true story of soraya, who was accused of adultery in a remote village in iran in. Fundamentalists were in power then and enforced their strictures. The recommendation service has sorted out serious, reflective, harsh, bleak, melancholic and talky films and tv shows about with stoning, death, brutality, culture clash, murder, storytelling, dialogue, catastrophe, society and violence plots mostly in drama, thriller and action genres shot in usa, uk. The films director, cyrus nowrasteh, has dedicated the screening to sakineh mohammadi ashtiani currently facing execution by stoning or hanging in iran for adultery. A desperate woman asks for a meeting with a journalist to disclose the cruel and inhumane punishment of her niece. Subtitles of different languages may be downloaded for free as a. The independent film, set in an iranian village in the late 1980s, tells the story of a woman falsely accused of adultery, then put to death according. Oct 09, 2009 i watched this movie three days ago and it still haunts me and has kept me up at night. From what i have read, there was no reason for the people to have been unhappy, and it appears that the shah was good to the people. Take a look at even more movies and tv shows that were so nice they made em twice at least. Iran officially placed a moratorium on stoning in 2002 but still gives leeway to individual judges to sentence rajm.
Based on a book by journalist freidoune sahebjam, it tells the true story of soraya, who was accused of. Film of journalists book on a public execution in an iranian. Iran imposes media blackout over stoning sentence woman. I almost didnt go see the stoning of soraya because of how graphic i heard it was, but i was invited to an early screening and it blew me away. Iranians still facing death by stoning despite reprieve. The title of the movie reveals how this story ends but nothing could have prepared me for the brutality depicted in the inevitable stoning scene. According to the international committee against stoning, a human rights group led by an iranian exile in germany, iran could be planning to execute sakineh ashtiani, a woman initially sentenced to death by stoning for adultery, despite an international campaign to save her in a statement posted on its web site on monday, the rights group said. This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
In the video, an official from the islamic state is shown administering the proceedings, at the end of which, the woman is led to a hole in the ground, where she is. A drama set in iran and centered on a man, sahebjam, whose car breaks. The movie is seeking to deliver a scream about a gruesome injustice from a remote village in iran, which undeniably can be related to what is going on in. Does this photograph show a woman about to be stoned to. While the film focuses on the stoning of a woman in iran, both nowrasteh and aghdashloo are quick to note that the stoning of women and sometimes men is also practiced in countries such as. Ive seen the real thing on tape and in comparison, the scene in the movie is nothing, said director cyrus nowrasteh, who sat alongside aghdashloo and iranian writer and scholar reza aslan on. After celebrities and activists alike protested the stoning of an iranian woman for adultery, the government announced it would not enforce the sentence. Its shocking and hard, but i feel like everybody needs to see this movie to understand what these women are dealing with.
The statement was not reported inside iran and neither was the news of stoning death sentences for 15 other iranians. Sakineh mohammadi ashtiani, who was sentenced to death by stoning for adultery, was interviewed at home on irans staterun press tv a few days. A former producer with mel gibsons icon productions, mceveety has plenty of experience making films that grip the soul. Woman ordered to be stoned to death in iran youtube. Over the course of this, we find out why, and see the developments that ensue.
After the fall of the last shah and the end of the monarchy, iran is on the brink of a new era. Stoning a woman in iran for adultery the daily beast. Iran sentences woman to death by stoning the jerusalem post. The stoning of soraya m equality for women youtube. Jul 09, 2010 iran appears to have backed down over the stoning of a woman for adultery amid an international outcry, putting the whole issue of stoning as a punishment under the spotlight once again, writes. Jul 08, 2010 twelve iranian women and three men are on death row awaiting execution by stoning despite an apparent lastminute reprieve for a mother of two who had been facing the horrific sentence after being. Film of journalists book on a public execution in an iranian village. Film spotlights true story of iranian womans stoning. The list contains the best, new and most relevant stoning movies ordered by relevance. After being raped she is sentenced to death by stoning.
Very good movie, and exposes the truth of the treatment of women in iran. I watched this movie three days ago and it still haunts me and has kept me up at night. Young american catherine mulligan follows her love to iran and converts to islam. Producer stephen mceveety just knew he had to be a part of bringing the incredible true story of soraya m. The story takes place in 1986, just as khomeini is coming into power in iran. It is certainly worth watching because it is about an unjust and barbaric law of the land which were trying to abolish and told by one of irans best actors, shohreh. This is the truth i realized as i watched the movie the stoning of soraya m.
Nov 02, 2010 according to the international committee against stoning, a human rights group led by an iranian exile in germany, iran could be planning to execute sakineh ashtiani, a woman initially sentenced to death by stoning for adultery, despite an international campaign to save her. Jun 24, 2009 the stoning took place in 1986, after the islamic revolution. Nine people in iran eight women and one man have been sentenced to death by stoning after being convicted of adultery in verdicts lawyers blame on a resurgence of hardline islamic. Film of journalists book on a public execution in an. Does this photograph show a woman about to be stoned to death in iran. The film is based on the true story of an iranian woman stoned by her neighbors after refusing to give her husband a divorce. At least 70 people have been executed by stoning in iran since 1980. Aug 09, 2018 does this photograph show a woman about to be stoned to death in iran. The measures they introduced are being challenged today in the streets of iran, and similar extremism is the practice in our dear friend saudi arabia. Does this photograph show a woman about to be stoned to death.
With ozay fecht, luk piyes, rene ifrah, cheyenne rushing. Iran sentences woman to death by stoning woman identified by initials a. Ms ebrahimi iraees work describes the emotional reaction of a young woman who watches the film. The stoning took place in 1986, after the islamic revolution. The stoning of soraya m is the deeply disturbing story of an iranian woman whose husband arranges for her murder through an abusive judicial process that culminates her being stoned in public. Here you will find unforgettable moments, scenes and lines from all your favorite films. Thirty minutes into this film you completely forget you are watching a movie. By clicking on continue you confirm that you are 18 years and over. The stoning of soraya m serves as a painful reminder of the ruthlessness of the iranian government past and present. A horror all too true to life the harrowing climax in the stoning of soraya m. Film spotlights true story of iranian womans stoning voice. The stoning of soraya m trailer accent films youtube. Jul 19, 2016 the stoning of soraya m is the deeply disturbing story of an iranian woman whose husband arranges for her murder through an abusive judicial process that culminates her being stoned in public. Iran appears to have backed down over the stoning of a woman for adultery amid an international outcry, putting the whole issue of stoning as a.
Jul 09, 2010 iran imposes media blackout over stoning sentence woman. Top rated shows most popular shows browse tv shows by. Antistoning group voices fear iranian woman could be executed. A film portraying the reallife stoning of an iranian woman is opening in london despite protests from the countrys government. Dec 10, 2015 iran sentences woman to death by stoning woman identified by initials a. No escape, for victim or viewer based on a true story, the stoning of soraya m. The independent film, set in an iranian village in the late 1980s, tells the story of a woman falsely. Oct 18, 2010 the stoning has haunted nowrasteh, an american with iranian parents, for many years. The stoning has haunted nowrasteh, an american with iranian parents, for many years.
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