"Septembers of Shiraz" is a powerful and thought-provoking film that follows the journey of a wealthy Jewish family in post-revolutionary Iran. The film takes place in 1979, during the first months after the Iranian Revolution, and follows the story of Isaac Amin, a gemologist who is suddenly arrested and imprisoned by the Revolutionary Guards. As Isaac navigates his way through prison and interrogation, he meets fellow prisoners from different backgrounds who are also struggling to survive in the midst of political turmoil. Mohsen, the interrogator, is determined to extract information from Isaac and makes him an offer he can't refuse: pay all his savings to the new Islamic regime in exchange for freedom. After emptying his bank account, Isaac is released and goes to his office to retrieve a hidden pack of diamonds. However, he soon realizes that his former employee, Morteza, has been stealing from him and tries to blackmail him with a letter of compliment written by Shahbanu. Isaac outsmarts Morteza and pays a human smuggler in diamonds to smuggle his family out of Iran. The film takes a thrilling turn as the Amin family embarks on a treacherous journey to escape Iran. They face numerous obstacles along the way, including checkpoints and dangerous terrain, but eventually make it across the border to Turkey. "Septembers of Shiraz" is a gripping and emotional portrayal of one family's struggle to survive in a time of political upheaval. With its talented cast, including Adrien Brody and Salma Hayek, the film offers a unique perspective on an important moment in history.

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Septembers of Shiraz was released in theaters on June 24, 2016.