Circumstance

Theatrical Release Date: 2011 08 26 (USA - Limited)

UPC: 031398146995

Studio: Lionsgate

MPAA Rating: R   Contains:[Profanity, Sexual Situations, Drug Content]

Summary: Free-spirited Tehran teens Atafeh (Nikohl Boosheri) and Shireen (Sarah Kazemy) struggle with their burgeoning sexuality under the rigid rules of an oppressive theocracy in this provocative drama from first-time writer/producer/director Maryam Keshavarz. Atafeh comes from a wealthy family, and thrives on the energy and creativity of the Iranian capital's underground art scene. Her brother, Mehran, a former classical musician, has just returned from drug rehab. Determined to lead a righteous life, he renounces his former ways and seeks salvation through joining the morality police. Meanwhile, Atafeh and her best friend, Shireen, discover a love they never thought possible while railing against the restrictions imposed on them by the religious zealots who seek to govern their every thought and action. Recognizing their rebellion, Mehran becomes consumed with rescuing Shireen from his sister's reckless influence, even at the risk of destroying his entire family. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Category: Drama

Awards: John Cassavetes Award – Independent Spirit Awards Audience Award – Sundance Film Festival John Cassavetes Award – Independent Spirit Awards John Cassavetes Award – Independent Spirit Awards

Features: cc
Filmmaker Commentary
Behind-the-Scenes Featurette
Theatrical Trailer

Circumstance

Format: DVD

Release Date: 12/13/2011

Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Cinemascope

Audio: DD5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1, DD2 Dolby Digital Stereo

Runtime: 105 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Subtitles: English,Spanish

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Cast and Crew: Melissa Lee  Producer 
Karin Chien  Producer 
Maryam Keshavarz  Director 
Maryam Keshavarz  Producer 
Maryam Keshavarz  Screenwriter 
Gingger Shankar  Composer (Music Score) 
Christina Won  Executive Producer 
Nikohl Boosheri  Actor 
Sarah Kazemy  Actor 
Reza Sixo Safai  Actor 
Soheil Parsa  Actor 
Nasrin Pakkhoo  Actor 
Sina Amedson  Actor 
Keon Mohajeri  Actor 

Country: USA,Iran,Lebanon