(2017) - The Salesman

When The Salesman (Forushande) arrived in U.S. theaters in 2017, it brought with it the weight of an Academy Award win and the sharp, observational mastery of Iranian director . While the film is a masterclass in tension, it is ultimately a devastating look at how trauma, pride, and the rigid structures of society can dismantle a marriage. The Plot: A Home Undone

If you’re looking for a film that will stay with you long after the credits roll—and perhaps spark a long debate about the nature of forgiveness— The Salesman is essential viewing. The Salesman (2017)

: Shahab Hosseini (Emad) and Taraneh Alidoosti (Rana) deliver powerhouse performances. Hosseini’s transformation from a gentle teacher to a cold, vengeful shadow of himself is chilling. When The Salesman (Forushande) arrived in U

: Farhadi is famous for refusing to give his audience easy villains. By the time the intruder is revealed, the film shifts from a quest for justice to a harrowing look at pity and the cruelty of "an eye for an eye." The Plot: A Home Undone If you’re looking

The Salesman won the at the 89th Academy Awards. Although Farhadi famously boycotted the ceremony to protest travel bans, the film’s victory cemented his status as one of the most important voices in global cinema today.