The Siren
La Sirène
Synopsis
November 1980. Southern Iran. We are at the beginning of the Iran-Iraq war. Abadan, the capital of the Iranian petrol industry resists the repeated assaults of the Iraqi army, but is soon under full siege. Omid, a 14-year-old boy, has stayed back in the city, with his grandfather, waiting for his elder brother to come back from the frontline. Along with Omid, we discover several other uncommon characters, each one having stayed for a personal reason. Each one resisting in his own way. But as the Iraqi siege of the city hardens, Omid has to quickly find a way to save those he loves.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlinale
Festival / Special Debut
October 17, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sepideh Farsi
- Screenplay & Story
- Javad Djavahery
- Original Score
- Erik Truffaz
- Original Title
- La Sirène
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg
- Spoken Languages
- Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Les Films d'Ici, Lunanime, Bac Films, TrickStudio Lutterbeck, Special Touch Studios, Rêves d'Eau productions, Amopix, Les Fées Spéciales, Katuh Studio, Bac Cinema, SR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sepideh Farsi
Javad Djavahery
Erik Truffaz
Isabelle Manquillet, Grégoire Sivan
Sébastien Onomo, David Grumbach, Richard Lutterbeck, Vanessa Ciszewski, Annemie Degryse
Department Leadership Roster
Sébastien Onomo
Producer
David Grumbach
Producer
Isabelle Manquillet
Editor
Richard Lutterbeck
Producer
Grégoire Sivan
Editor
Vanessa Ciszewski
Producer
Annemie Degryse
Producer
Sepideh Farsi
Director
Javad Djavahery
Writer
Erik Truffaz
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Injury
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Siren
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What is The Siren about?
November 1980. Southern Iran. We are at the beginning of the Iran-Iraq war. Abadan, the capital of the Iranian petrol industry resists the repeated assaults of the Iraqi army, but is soon under full siege. Omid, a 14-year-old boy, has stayed back in the city, with his grandfather, waiting for his elder brother to come back from the frontline. Along with Omid, we discover several other uncommon characters, each one having stayed for a personal reason. Each one resisting in his own way. But as the Iraqi siege of the city hardens, Omid has to quickly find a way to save those he loves.
Who directed The Siren?
The Siren was directed by Sepideh Farsi.
Who stars in The Siren?
The principal cast of The Siren includes Mina Kavani, Hadmidreza Djavdan, Shabnam Toloui.
When was The Siren released and how long is it?
The Siren was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Siren?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Siren was composed by Erik Truffaz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Siren?
The Siren holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).