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Cafe Setareh
Iranian Film Society


10.0

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MPAA RATING: Not Rated

Starring Afsaneh Baygan, Pejman Bazeghi, Haniyeh Tavasoli, and Roya Teimalrian

This film examines the challenges faced by three Iranian women in an old district of Tehran.

GENRE(S):	Drama \| Foreign
WRITTEN BY:	Peyman Moadi
DIRECTED BY:	Saman Moghaddam
RELEASE DATE:	DVD: June 26, 2007 Theatrical: February 16, 2007
RUNNING TIME:	102 minutes, Color
ORIGIN:	Iran
LANGUAGE(S):	Farsi (with English subtitles)

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Variety Robert Koehler

The rare film equally influenced by Quentin Tarantino, Jean Renoir and William Saroyan, this time-winding triptych has a deep humanist sense and a feel for working-class folk whiling away the hours.

Los Angeles Times Kevin Thomas

Moghadam is not a dynamic stylist or fiery protester, and Café Setareh therefore is not strong in obvious crossover appeal. Even so, it's safe to suggest that Iranian American audiences and those interested in Iranian movies for all their diversity are likely to connect with it.

LA Weekly Scott Foundas

A popular (as opposed to "art house") Iranian filmmaker with an elegant visual style and an astute grasp of soap-opera theatrics, Moghadam ("Maxx") keeps Café Setareh bouncing along for a while, but as he shifts the story's perspective from one woman to the next, he covers so much of the same narrative ground that we feel like we've seen it all before. By the time the third story comes around, you may crave a shot of espresso to keep you alert.

The average user rating for this movie is 10.0 (out of 10) based on 3 User Votes
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Penelope M. gave it a10:
Excellent film. Captivating, obviously influenced by directors such as Quentin Tarantino William Saroyan. Not only does it show that all cultures crave the same thing (material comfort, love and freedom), it demonstrates how every story has a different angle depending on who is telling it !

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Cafe Setareh Iranian Film Society

Cafe Setareh
Iranian Film Society