The Salesman 2016
Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi crafts a gripping domestic drama in *The Salesman (2016)*, where a Tehran theater couple's life unravels after a violent incident ties back to their apartment's mysterious previous tenant.
Director: Asghar Farhadi
Cast
Shahab Hosseini
Emad Etesami
Taraneh Alidoosti
Rana Etesami
Babak Karimi
Babak
Mina Sadati
Sanam
Mehdi Koushki
Siavash
Farid Sajjadi Hosseini
Naser
Maral Baniadam
Kati
Mojtaba Pirzadeh
Majid
Sam Valipour
Sadra
Shirin Aghakashi
Esmat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Salesman (2016) about?
*The Salesman* follows a married couple in Tehran whose lives are upended when a violent encounter in their new apartment—linked to the previous tenant—ignites a cycle of suspicion and moral reckoning. As cracks form in their relationship, they must navigate societal pressures, personal ethics, and the blurred lines between justice and vengeance.
Who directed The Salesman?
The Salesman was directed by Asghar Farhadi, the award-winning Iranian filmmaker behind *A Separation* and *The Past*.
Who stars in The Salesman?
The film stars Shahab Hosseini and Taraneh Alidoosti in the lead roles, alongside Babak Karimi, Mina Sadati, and Mehdi Koushki.
Is The Salesman (2016) worth watching?
If you appreciate character-driven dramas with intense emotional stakes and moral complexity, *The Salesman* is absolutely worth your time. The film's gripping narrative and stellar performances make it a standout within its genre, even if you're new to Farhadi's work.
How long is The Salesman?
The Salesman runs for 125 minutes, offering a tightly paced yet immersive viewing experience.
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About The Salesman (2016) — A Marriage Tested by Fate and Retaliation
Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi crafts a gripping domestic drama in *The Salesman (2016)*, where a Tehran theater couple's life unravels after a violent incident ties back to their apartment's mysterious previous tenant. Shahab Hosseini and Taraneh Alidoosti deliver powerhouse performances as Emad and Rana, a married couple forced to leave their home during renovations and relocate to a new flat. What begins as a simple disruption spirals into a psychological thriller as Rana's unsettling encounter with an unknown visitor exposes raw vulnerabilities in their marriage.
Farhadi masterfully weaves themes of dignity, retaliation, and moral ambiguity against Tehran's urban landscape, blending tense suspense with intimate character studies. The film's claustrophobic tension mirrors the couple's crumbling sanctuary, forcing them to confront questions of justice and personal boundaries. With razor-sharp writing and emotionally charged scenes, *The Salesman* transcends its modest setting to deliver a universally resonant exploration of human frailty.
