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Cafe Setareh

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Movie Info

Genre(s): Drama  |  Foreign

Written by: Peyman Moadi

Directed by: Saman Moghaddam

Release Date:
Theatrical: February 16, 2007
DVD: June 26, 2007

Running Time: 102 minutes, Color

Origin: Iran

Language(s): Farsi (with English subtitles)

Summary

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.

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

70

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.

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60

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.

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50

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.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this movie is 10.0 (out of 10) based on 3 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

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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