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- 2013
- R
- Sony Pictures Classics
- 1 h 42 m
- 2013
- R
- Sony Pictures Classics
- 1 h 42 m
Summary Adapted from the best-selling novel by Atiq Rahimi, The Patience Stone captures the reality of everyday life for an intelligent woman under the oppressive weight of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.
Directed By: Atiq Rahimi
Written By: Jean-Claude Carrière, Atiq Rahimi
- 2013
- R
- Sony Pictures Classics
- 1 h 42 m
- 2013
- R
- Sony Pictures Classics
- 1 h 42 m
The Patience Stone
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7.8
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Summary Adapted from the best-selling novel by Atiq Rahimi, The Patience Stone captures the reality of everyday life for an intelligent woman under the oppressive weight of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.
Directed By: Atiq Rahimi
Written By: Jean-Claude Carrière, Atiq Rahimi
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 22 Critic Reviews
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68% Positive
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
27% Mixed
6 Reviews
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5% Negative
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1 Review
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 22 Critic Reviews
64
68% Positive
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
27% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
5% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
There are surprising developments and revelations along the way, and they all eventually dovetail into a beautiful conclusion.
Sensual and horrifying, The Patience Stone plays like a mesmerizing, modern take on the tales of Scheherazade and a parable on the suffering of Afghan women.
Farahani’s performance is outstanding. She comes across as both delicate and fierce, and her sad-eyed anguish is palpable.
Mr. Rahimi opens up an entire world inside the couple’s modest house, filling its few rooms with enough air, sharp words and slow-boiling intrigue that the walls never feel as if they’re closing in on you.
The story is so stripped down it feels like minimalist theater.
Farahani determinedly underplays her character, and is often very touching. But while there is a satisfying final scene, The Patience Stone is essentially a monologue, and Atiq Rahimi (directing the adaptation of his own novel) doesn’t have what it takes to make the story more dynamic.
While Atiq Rahimi's film may peel away the many layers of its female lead like an onion, the end result is still just an onion.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 9 User Ratings
7.8
78% Positive
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 9 User Ratings
7.8
78% Positive
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7 Ratings
22% Mixed
2 Ratings
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0% Negative
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Production Company
The Film,
Razor Film Produktion GmbH,
Corniche Media,
Studio 37,
Arte France Cinéma,
Jahan-e-Honar Productions,
Ministère de la Culture et de la Communication,
Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC),
Filmförderungsanstalt (FFA),
Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg,
ARTE,
Fonds Sud Cinéma
Release Date Aug 14, 2013
Duration 1 h 42 m
Rating R
Tagline She achieved her independence by telling stories filled with forbidden secrets.
Awards
Gijón International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Abu Dhabi Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Asian Film Awards
• 2 Nominations
