The Stoning of Soraya M.Levantine Cultural Center presents a special cast and crew screening of The Stoning of Soraya M. (USA, 116 ms), with director Cyrus Nowrasteh and stars Mozhan Marnò and Navid Neghaban, as part of its "New Voices in Middle Eastern Cinema" series. The drama was adapted from French-Iranian journalist Freidoune Sahebjam's 1994 book of the same name based on a true story. The film is directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh and stars Academy Award nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo, as well as James Caviezel and Mozhan Marnò. Stoning had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it was the runner-up for the Audience Choice Award. It was also the second runner-up for the Cadillac People's Choice Award. The book has been banned in Iran because of its perceived critical attitude toward the Iranian legal system.

Date/Time: Apr 15 2010 7pm - 10pm
Where: Goethe-Institut Cinema, 5750 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100

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Price: $12 general, $10 Levantine members & students, includes Q/A and reception