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Seven Days

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An Iranian human rights activist, who has been granted a seven-day medical furlough, must decide whether to escape freedom with her family or return to prison to continue her fight for equality and democracy.

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Grace Han Asian Movie Pulse Aug 5
3.5/5
Though totally fictional, the innately human dilemma of “Seven Days” resounds loud and clear in this day and age. Finely written and gorgeously shot, the feature will certainly make you think. Go to Full Review
Calvin Law The Asian Cut Jul 24
4/5
What Seven Days captures cleverly is the personal and human cost of fighting for human rights, gripping and deeply emotional in paying homage to figures like Maryam, and the blunt toll of resilience. Go to Full Review
Louisa Moore Screen Zealots 12/17/2024
Rooted in themes of motherhood, sacrifice, and the fight for human rights, this complex, gripping, and emotionally charged drama explores a woman's personal and political struggles through a brutally honest lens. Go to Full Review
Alexa Dalby Dog and Wolf 09/20/2024
3/5
Beautifully shot, Seven Days powerfully conveys the reality of Iran, the fear of the police on the secret escape route, the desperation of those who attempt it and Maryam’s determination... Go to Full Review
Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex 09/19/2024
8/10
At what point does public service and the effort to change life for millions become too great a cost? Ahadi brilliantly directs Mohammad Rasoulof‘s excellent screenplay, forcing us to question our own choices in life. Go to Full Review
Carlos Esquives Cinencuentro 09/16/2024
Ali Samadi Ahadi delivers a story that finds ambiguous reasoning. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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Movie Info

Synopsis An Iranian human rights activist, who has been granted a seven-day medical furlough, must decide whether to escape freedom with her family or return to prison to continue her fight for equality and democracy.
Director
Ali Samadi Ahadi
Producer
Mohammad Farokhmanesh, Armin Hofmann, Ali Samadi Ahadi, Frank Geiger
Screenwriter
Mohammad Rasoulof
Production Co
Brave New Work
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Persian
Runtime
1h 53m