Superstar (2009)

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Cease-Fire director Tahmineh Milani writes and directs this affectionate family drama about an egotistical movie star who begins to see the error of his ways after a young girl claims to be his long lost daughter. Kurosh Zand (Shahab Hosseini) is on top of the world. He lives the kind of life that most of us could only dream about, but lately his bloated sense of self-importance has been growing out of control. Everything starts to change when a little girl named Raha claims that Kurosh fathered

Unrated, 1 hr. 50 min.

Drama, Art House & International, Comedy

Directed By: Tahmineh Milani

Written By: Tahmineh Milani

In Theaters: Feb 6, 2009 Wide

On DVD: Nov 24, 2009

IR Films

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Any such themes are downplayed in this sentimental story, though Milani's teasingly ambiguous treatment of the young woman pays off handsomely in the end: without truly knowing her, the hero can never really know himself.

October 2, 2009 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

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Tahmineh Milani is considered one of Iran's most accomplished filmmakers, but you wouldn't necessarily glean that from her disappointing drama Superstar.

June 19, 2009 Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times

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Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

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Superstar exhibits a tender, intelligent sweetness, which helps to temper the utter conventionality and more melodramatic moments.

June 18, 2009 Full Review Source: L.A. Weekly

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Tim Grierson

L.A. Weekly

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