The Charmer

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The Charmer

2017

1h 30m

Drama

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12 Reviews

62%

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A young Iranian immigrant searches desperately for a woman who can help him stay in Denmark.

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Ben Sachs

Chicago Reader

Alami's directorial style is line with the subtle yet suspenseful realism reminiscent of such contemporary Iranian filmmakers as Asghar Farhadi (A Separation, The Salesman) and Majid Barzegar (Parviz, A Very Ordinary Citizen).

Apr 7, 2020

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Godfrey Cheshire

RogerEbert.com

A sharply crafted drama that has elements of noirish suspense.

Rated: 3.5/4

Dec 5, 2018

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Wesley Morris

New York Times

It's impressive that Alami can put all this across - romance, suspense and, in the moving final act, a kind of tragedy - and maintain the movie's nimbleness. But he's a natural storyteller.

Dec 4, 2018

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Ken Eisner

Georgia Straight

The moodily shot tale is full of surprising turns and clever insights.

May 16, 2019

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Robin Clifford

Reeling Reviews

I had to think about "The Charmer" for a while after seeing it, to let it grow on me.

Rated: B

Jan 10, 2019

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Laura Clifford

Reeling Reviews

...it is quite the surprise to learn that we've really been watching a psychological thriller of sorts, Esmail wearing so many masks we never see him clearly until the film's final moments.

Rated: B

Jan 9, 2019

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Synopsis

A young Iranian immigrant searches desperately for a woman who can help him stay in Denmark.

Director: Milad Alami
Producer: Stinna Lassen
Screenwriter: Ingeborg Topsøe, Milad Alami
Production Co: Good Company Films ApS
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Danish
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 10, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $23.0K
Runtime: 1h 30m

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