Quick Facts
| Title | The Persian Version |
| Type | Comedy-drama film (2023) |
| Director/Writer | Maryam Keshavarz |
| Release Date | January 2023 (Sundance premiere) · October 20, 2023 (US theatrical) |
| Composer | Rostam Batmanglij |
| Starring | Layla Mohammadi, Niousha Noor, Kamand Shafieisabet, Bijan Daneshmand |
| Awards | Sundance 2023 U.S. Dramatic Audience Award & Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award |
| Where to Watch | Digital rental/purchase on Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play |
The Persian Version Soundtrack: The Persian Version is a 2023 American comedy-drama film directed and written by Maryam Keshavarz. The Movie’s Director Maryam Keshavarz Capturing Iran’s Culture and History Through Three Generations of Women.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, LGBTQ+, Romance
The film was released in theaters on October 20, 2023.
The Persian version Soundtrack
The Persian version Soundtrack details are listed below. Music lovers have lots of options to listen to the song such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. The Persian version Soundtrack will provide the best experience.
Performed by Niousha Noor & Rostam
- Girls Just Want To Have Fun: This song was written by Robert Hazard and made famous by Cyndi Lauper’s 1983 hit version — it was not composed by Niousha Noor or Rostam. For the film’s closing scene, the cover heard on The Persian Version soundtrack is performed by cast member Niousha Noor (who plays Shireen) together with the film’s composer, Rostam Batmanglij. You can listen to the song on Amazon Music, Spotify, and Apple Music.
By Rostam Batmanglij
Rostam Batmanglij known as Rostam, is an American record producer, musician, singer, songwriter, and composer. He was born on 28 November 1983 in Washington, D.C., He loves to play guitar and piano. Batmanglij has been nominated for three Grammy Awards.
- She Becomes A Real Estate Agent: The Song She Becomes A Real Estate Agent is composed by Rostam Batmanglij. The genre of the song is Pop music. You can listen to the song on Amazon Music, Spotify, and Apple Music.
- Cleaning Up The House: The song Cleaning Up The House is composed by Rostam Batmanglij.
- Family Photo: The Song Family Photo is composed by Rostam Batmanglij. The genre of the song is Pop music. You can listen to the song on Amazon Music, Spotify, and Apple Music.
- Problem-Solving: The Song Problem-Solving is composed by Rostam. You can listen to the song on Amazon Music, Spotify, and Apple Music.
- Grocery Store Run-in: The Song Grocery Store Run-in is composed by Batmanglij. You can listen to the song on Amazon Music, Spotify, and Apple Music.
- Leila Stops Time: The Song Leila Stops Time is composed by Rostam Batmanglij. The genre of the music was Indie Electronic. You can listen to the song on Amazon Music, Spotify, and Apple Music.
- Leila Looks Back: The Song Leila Looks Back is composed by Rostam Batmanglij. You can listen to the song on Amazon Music, Spotify, and Apple Music.
- School: The Song School is composed by Rostam Batmanglij. You can listen to the song on Amazon Music, Spotify, and Apple Music.
- Iranian-American History: Iranian-American History is composed by Rostam. The genre of the song is Pop theme.
- The Real Estate Exam: The Real Estate Exam is composed by Rostam Batmanglij. The genre of the music was Indie Rock.
- Leila’s Reflections: Leila’s Reflections is composed by Rostam. You can listen to the song on Amazon Music and Apple Music.
- A Scandal: A Scandal is composed by Rostam Batmanglij. You can listen to the song on Amazon Music.
- Ali Reza Unafraid: Ali Reza Unafraid is composed by Batmanglij. The genre of the song is Pop music.
- Three Generations of Iranian-American Women: The Song Three Generations of Iranian-American Women is composed by Rostam Batmanglij. You can listen to the song on Amazon Music, Spotify, and Apple Music.
External Links: The Persian version Soundtrack
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the score for The Persian Version?
Rostam Batmanglij (of Vampire Weekend, and a solo artist known mononymously as Rostam) composed the original score.
Is the “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” in The Persian Version the original Cyndi Lauper recording?
No. The song was written by Robert Hazard and popularized by Cyndi Lauper in 1983. The version on The Persian Version soundtrack is a new cover performed by cast member Niousha Noor with composer Rostam Batmanglij for the film’s closing scene.
What is The Persian Version about?
Directed and written by Maryam Keshavarz, it follows an Iranian-American woman, Leila, who learns a life-changing secret about her mother Shireen’s past, told across three generations of women in the family.
Did The Persian Version win any awards?
Yes. It won the U.S. Dramatic Audience Award and the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival before Sony Pictures Classics released it in theaters.
Where can I watch The Persian Version?
It’s available to rent or buy digitally on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google Play.
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