Septembers of Shiraz–based on an award winning novel by Dalia Sofer– falls short of expectations. Directed by Wayne Blair and written by Hanna Weg, the problems with Septembers of Shiraz stem from a clear inability to translate the novel’s nuances into the film’s screenplay. The lead actors’ attempts to produce believable Iranian accents were distracting, taking… Continue reading SEPTEMBERS OF SHIRAZ