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  • 2009
  • PG
  • Entertainment One
  • 1 h 36 m
  • 2009
  • PG
  • Entertainment One
  • 1 h 36 m

Summary Karim works at an ostrich farm outside of Tehran, Iran. He leads a simple and contented life with his family in his small house, until one day when one of the ostriches runs away. Karim is blamed for the loss and is fired from the farm. Soon after, he travels to the city in order to repair his elder daughter’s hearing aid but finds himse...

Directed By: Majid Majidi

Written By: Mehran Kashani, Majid Majidi

  • 2009
  • PG
  • Entertainment One
  • 1 h 36 m
  • 2009
  • PG
  • Entertainment One
  • 1 h 36 m

The Song of Sparrows

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 14 Critic Reviews
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Summary Karim works at an ostrich farm outside of Tehran, Iran. He leads a simple and contented life with his family in his small house, until one day when one of the ostriches runs away. Karim is blamed for the loss and is fired from the farm. Soon after, he travels to the city in order to repair his elder daughter’s hearing aid but finds himse...

Directed By: Majid Majidi

Written By: Mehran Kashani, Majid Majidi

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Sparrows is a kind of cinematic fable. At times funny, sad, poignant and suspenseful, Sparrows is a showcase for Majidi's masterful storytelling - and Naji's superb acting.
By Jonathan Curiel FULL REVIEW
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This latest film from Iranian director Majid Majidi has the same combination of quiet contemplation, whimsy and tragedy that made his "Children of Heaven" an international smash a decade ago.
By Andrew O'Hehir FULL REVIEW
75
This sparrow's flight lifts the heart.
By Carrie Rickey FULL REVIEW
70
At times tedious but ultimately beguiling, Song of Sparrows morphs from a sly dramedy about running a household into a fable about two ways of life (urban and rural) that can't coexist.
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The Song of Sparrows becomes a parable of corruption, catastrophe and eventual redemption. Mr. Majidi's tale wasn't meant to be timely, of course, but the shoe fits, and the film wears it well.
By Joe Morgenstern FULL REVIEW
70
Beautifully crafted, often sentimental, sometimes humorous.
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The images in The Song of Sparrows have a poetic grace that's to be desired in storytelling. You feel Majidi's hand much more than you do God's.
By Wesley Morris FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Majid Majidi Film Production (I) (II)
Release Date Apr 3, 2009
Duration 1 h 36 m
Rating PG
Genres
Tagline Chasing dreams. Finding hope.
Website http://www.thesongofsparrowsmovie.com/
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Awards

Fajr Film Festival
• 4 Wins & 4 Nominations
Berlin International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Asia Pacific Screen Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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