طلای سرخ (2003): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2003, طلای سرخ is a drama film directed by Jafar Panahi, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. For Hussein, a pizza delivery driver, the imbalance of the social system is thrown in his face wherever he turns. One day when his friend, Ali, shows him the contents of a lost purse, Hussein discovers a receipt of payment and cannot believe the large sum of money someone spent to purchase an expensive necklace. He knows that his pitiful salary will never be enough to afford such luxury. Hussein receives yet another blow when he and Ali are denied entry to an uptown jewelry store because of their appearance. His job allows him a full view of the contrast between rich and poor. He motorbikes every evening to neighborhoods he will never live in, for a closer look at what goes on behind closed doors. But one night, Hussein tastes the luxurious life, before his deep feelings of humiliation push him over the edge.

Who’s in it. طلای سرخ stars Hossain Emadeddin as Hussein, Kamyar Sheisi as Ali, Azita Rayeji as The Bride and Shahram Vaziri as The Jeweler, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, طلای سرخ has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Fandor, OVID and Metrograph and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch طلای سرخ page.

If you liked it. Fans of طلای سرخ tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.