Shirin (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2012, Shirin is a drama, romance and music film directed by Hassan Ali, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. A boy from Kurdistan living in France comes back to visit his childhood village, there to meet a girl studying the French language at the University of Salahadin, the cultural conflict, a young innocent romance, leads to loads of problems.
Who’s in it. Shirin stars Shwan Attoof as Farhad, Bayan Osman as Shirin, Rim Laredj as Liza and Dilshad Kwestani as Zaki (Shirin's Father), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Shirin has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shirin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shirin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shirin (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shirin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shirin worth watching?
- Shirin holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shirin?
- Shirin stars Shwan Attoof, Bayan Osman, Rim Laredj, Dilshad Kwestani and Bangen Ali.
- When was Shirin released?
- Shirin was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.