Circumstance
“Let no love fall victim to...”
Synopsis
A wealthy Iranian family struggles to contain a teenager's growing sexual rebellion and her brother's newfound conservatism.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Circumstance - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-20
Top Cast
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Nikohl Boosheri
Atafeh
Sarah Kazemy
Shireen
Reza Sixo Safai
Mehran
Soheil Parsa
Firouz
Nasrin Pakkho
Azar Hakimi
Sina Amedson
Hossein
Keon Alexander
Joey
Amir Barghashi
Mohammed Mehdi
Elie Njeim
Club Drug Dealer
Hadi Tabbal
Molesting Taxi Driver
Fariborz Daftari
Shireen's Uncle
Amir Hossein Soleimani
Payam
Sirvart Fazlian
Shireen's Grandmother
Joseph Fadel
Taxi Merci Driver
Milad Hadchiti
Yusef
Ghina Daou
Party Girl
Rita El-Achkar
Maid
Ele Khater
Young Addict
Release History & Theatrical Window
Zurich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 26, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maryam Keshavarz
- Screenplay & Story
- Maryam Keshavarz
- Original Score
- Gingger Shankar
- Original Title
- Circumstance
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, Persian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Bago Pictures, Marakesh Films, A Space Between, Menagerie Pictures, Neon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maryam Keshavarz
Maryam Keshavarz
Gingger Shankar
Brian Rigney Hubbard
Andrea Chignoli
Karin Chien, Maryam Keshavarz, Melissa Lee, Christina Won
Department Leadership Roster
Maryam Keshavarz
Director
Karin Chien
Producer
Brian Rigney Hubbard
Director of Photography
Andrea Chignoli
Editor
Maryam Keshavarz
Producer
Melissa Lee
Producer
Maryam Keshavarz
Writer
Gingger Shankar
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Circumstance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Circumstance about?
A wealthy Iranian family struggles to contain a teenager's growing sexual rebellion and her brother's newfound conservatism.
Who directed Circumstance?
Circumstance was directed by Maryam Keshavarz.
Who stars in Circumstance?
The principal cast of Circumstance includes Nikohl Boosheri, Sarah Kazemy, Reza Sixo Safai, Soheil Parsa, Nasrin Pakkho.
When was Circumstance released and how long is it?
Circumstance was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Circumstance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Circumstance was composed by Gingger Shankar.