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Radio Dreams

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An Iranian writer tries to bring Metallica and Kabul Dreams together.

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Bruce DeMara Toronto Star Jalali has constructed a true comic gem elevated by a deep sense of poignancy. Rated: 3.5/4 Jun 29, 2017 Full Review J. R. Jones Chicago Reader The characters' anxious wait for the superstars to arrive provides Jalali with enough tension to sustain his succession of low-key, character-oriented gags. Jun 29, 2017 Full Review Christopher Kompanek Washington Post "Radio Dreams" is a quintessentially American story. Rated: 3.5/4 Jun 15, 2017 Full Review David Walsh World Socialist Web Site There is a painful element here too: the strangeness of emigration, the indifference of the new country and its population ... This is a rather sad comedy. Feb 11, 2021 Full Review Al Hoff Pittsburgh City Paper Babak Jalali's dramedy is an affirmation of the trans-cultural aspect of art, but also notes the irresolvable sadness when one no longer resides in the homeland that once fed one's soul. Dec 18, 2017 Full Review Ken Eisner Georgia Straight The laid-back spirits of Jim Jarmusch, Wim Wenders, and Christopher Guest inform Radio Dreams, which follows an amusing batch of characters on a slow journey of (semi-) self-discovery. Jul 6, 2017 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Strong character development and interesting insight and perspective on this American immigrant experience. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis An Iranian writer tries to bring Metallica and Kabul Dreams together.
Director
Babak Jalali
Producer
Marjaneh Moghimi
Screenwriter
Aida Ahadiany, Babak Jalali
Distributor
Matson Films
Production Co
Butimar Productions
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
Persian
Release Date (Theaters)
May 19, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 12, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA)
$24.4K
Runtime
1h 34m
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