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Summary Set in contemporary Iran, A Separation is a compelling drama about the dissolution of a marriage. Simin wants to leave Iran with her husband Nader and daughter Termeh. Simin sues for divorce when Nader refuses to leave behind his Alzheimer-suffering father. Her request having failed, Simin returns to her parents' home, but Termeh decides...

Directed By: Asghar Farhadi

Written By: Asghar Farhadi

A Separation
Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 41 Critic Reviews
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95
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 787 User Ratings
8.7
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Summary Set in contemporary Iran, A Separation is a compelling drama about the dissolution of a marriage. Simin wants to leave Iran with her husband Nader and daughter Termeh. Simin sues for divorce when Nader refuses to leave behind his Alzheimer-suffering father. Her request having failed, Simin returns to her parents' home, but Termeh decides...

Directed By: Asghar Farhadi

Written By: Asghar Farhadi

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Universal Acclaim Based on 787 User Ratings
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Universal Acclaim Based on 787 User Ratings
8.7
88% Positive
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6% Mixed
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5% Negative
41 Ratings

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Production Company Asghar Farhadi Productions, Dreamlab Films, MPA APSA Academy Film Fund, Memento Films
Release Date Dec 30, 2011
Duration 2 h 3 m
Rating PG-13
Genres
Tagline Ugly truth, sweet lies
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
International Cinephile Society Awards
• 4 Wins & 11 Nominations