The Song of Sparrows

Name: The Song of Sparrows
Genre: Drama
Released: April 3, 2009
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 74

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E1 Entertainment | Release Date: April 3, 2009 | PG

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 himselfKarim 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 himself mistaken for a motorcycle taxi driver. Thus begins his new profession: ferrying people and goods through heavy traffic. But the people and material goods that he deals with daily start to transform Karim’s generous and honest nature, much to the distress of his wife and daughters. It is up to those closest to him to restore the values that he had once cherished. (Regent Releasing)… Expand

Director: Majid Majidi

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: PG

Runtime: 96 min

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Jonathan Curiel

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. Read full review

Claudia Puig

Naji is an expressive actor, and so are the wonderful young non-pros who play his children. Read full review

Stephen Holden

Although The Song of Sparrows has some of the trappings of a naturalistic drama, it is really a series of strict moral lessons pieced together into an austere Islamic sermon. Read full review

Alissa Simon

Beautifully crafted, often sentimental, sometimes humorous. Read full review

Dan Zak

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. Read full review

Deborah Young

Low-key, realistic performances from a mostly nonpro cast keep the story running smoothly. His face visibly stressed-out and hardened from loneliness as he detaches himself from family and friends, Naji gives the film a strong center. Read full review

Wesley Morris

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. Read full review

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Faisalmir7

Jun 24, 2016

This is touching, sad, humorous its simply amazing movie. It's one of kind. All the actors have done their job perfectly. It is the most realistic movie I have ever seen.

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