''Doubt'' ( fa, تردید, Tardid) is a 2009 Iranian

Crystal Simorgh The Crystal Simorgh ( fa, ‌سیمرغ بلورین) is an award given by Fajr International Film Festival, Iran's major annual film festival. It is awarded in several categories of ''International Competition'' as well as ''Iranian Cinema Compet ...

-winning film directed by Varuzh Karim Masihi. It is an adaptation of

Shakespeare William Shakespeare ( 26 April 1564 – 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's nation ...

's ''

Hamlet ''The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark'', often shortened to ''Hamlet'' (), is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare sometime between 1599 and 1601. It is Shakespeare's longest play, with 29,551 words. Set in Denmark, the play depicts ...

''. Made after 17 years, Tardid is Karim Masihi's second feature film after Parde-ye Akhar (''The Last Act'').

Plot

Siavash Roozbehan is a young man and he has lost his father after his mysterious

suicide Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one's own death. Mental disorders (including depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, anxiety disorders), physical disorders (such as chronic fatigue syndrome), and s ...

. His uncle is managing his father's wealth. He is in love with his cousin Mahtab whose father is his uncle's

councilor A councillor is an elected representative for a local government council in some countries. Canada Due to the control that the provinces have over their municipal governments, terms that councillors serve vary from province to province. Unl ...

. Siavash gradually realizes that his uncle is going to marry his mother. After some days he also sees a lot of similarities between his own life and of

. He goes to Garo, his best friend, and they try to change the end of the tragic story.

Cast

*''Note'': Because most of main characters in the film have a reference in Hamlet play the names in the parentheses are given for a better understanding of the film plot and are the external reference to Hamlet characters. *''

Bahram Radan Bahram Radan ( fa, بهرام رادان , born April 28, 1979) is an Iranian actor, producer and singer. He has received various accolades, including two Crystal Simorgh and a Hafez Award. Career While studying business management in college ...

'' as Siavash Roozbehan -

*''

Taraneh Alidoosti Taraneh Alidoosti ( fa, ترانه عليدوستی; born 12 January 1984) is an Iranian actress. She is best known internationally for her role in '' The Salesman'' (2016), which won the Best Foreign Language Film Award at the 89th Academy Aw ...

'' as Mahtab -

Ophelia Ophelia () is a character in William Shakespeare's drama ''Hamlet'' (1599–1601). She is a young noblewoman of Denmark, the daughter of Polonius, sister of Laertes and potential wife of Prince Hamlet, who, due to Hamlet's actions, ends up in ...

*''Alireza Shoja Noori'' as Siavash's uncle -

Claudius Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (; 1 August 10 BC – 13 October AD 54) was the fourth Roman emperor, ruling from AD 41 to 54. A member of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, Claudius was born to Nero Claudius Drusus, Drusu ...

*''

Hamed Komeili Hamed Komaily ( fa, حامد کمیلی; born 5 July 1982) is an Iranian actor. He is best known for his role in ''Eve's Daughter, Adam's Son'' (2010)''.'' Career He graduated with a bachelors of business administration and as a computer technic ...

'' as Garo -

Horatio Horatio is an English male given name, an Italianized form of the ancient Roman Latin '' nomen'' (name) '' Horatius'', from the Roman '' gens'' (clan) '' Horatia''. The modern Italian form is ''Orazio'', the modern Spanish form ''Horacio''. It app ...

* ''

Mahtab Keramati Mahtab Keramati ( fa, مهتاب کرامتی; born 17 October 1970) is an Iranian actress. She has received various accolades, including a Crystal Simorgh, two Hafez Awards. In August 2006, she was appointed as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in Iran. ...

'' as Varjavand *''Mohammad Moti as Anvari -

Polonius Polonius is a character in William Shakespeare's play ''Hamlet''. He is chief counsellor of the play's ultimate villain, Claudius, and the father of Laertes and Ophelia. Generally regarded as wrong in every judgment he makes over the course of ...

*''Atash Garakani'' as Mah Tal'at - Gertrude *''

Anoushirvan Arjmand Anoushirvan Arjmand (‎; 19 October 1941 – 14 December 2014) was an Iranian actor, best known for his roles in films such as ''Duel'' (2004), '' Tardid'' (2009), and '' He Who Said No'' (2014). He also appeared in the television series '' ...

'' as Khalife *''Farrokh Nemati'' as Inspector *''Mahmood Pakniat'' as Uncle Matin *''Kaveh Kavian'' as Samsami *''Omid Roohani'' as Dr. Bonyadi

Awards

Crystal Simorgh for Best Film Crystal Simorgh for Best Film is an award presented annually by the Fajr International Film Festival held in Iran. Winners and nominees Most wins and nominations Production companies Notes References

{{Fajr Inte ...

27th Fajr International Film Festival The 27th Fajr International Film Festival ( fa, بیست و هفتمین جشنواره بین‌المللی فیلم فجر) held from 31 January to 10 February 2009 in Tehran, Iran. ''Doubt (2009 film), Doubt'' (Varuzh Karim-Masihi, 2009) — ...

Crystal Simorgh for Best Adapted Screenplay Crystal Simorgh for Best Screenplay is an award presented annually by the Fajr International Film Festival held in Iran Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and also called Persia, is a country located in Western Asia. ...

References

External links

* {{Crystal Simorgh Best Film 2009 films Iranian drama films Films based on Hamlet Crystal Simorgh for Best Film winners