Chicken with Plums (2011)

Name: Chicken with Plums
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2011
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Mathieu Amalric, Golshifteh Farahani, Édouard Baer, Maria de Medeiros, Isabella Rossellini

1h 32m Belgium, France, Germany

Comedy Drama

Plot

Nasser-Ali Khan, a celebrated musician, descends into despair after his cherished violin shatters. Unable to find an instrument that could fill the void, he resigns himself to bed, choosing to embrace death rather than face a life without music. As he reflects on his past, moments of love, loss, and longing intertwine, revealing the profound impact of his art and relationships. Nasser-Ali's poignant journey explores the depths of sorrow and the fleeting beauty of life, all while highlighting the irreplaceable connection between a musician and their instrument.

Cast

Mathieu Amalric Golshifteh Farahani Édouard Baer Maria de Medeiros Isabella Rossellini Éric Caravaca Chiara Mastroianni Mathis Bour Christian Friedel Enna Balland Didier Flamand Serge Avédikian Rona Hartner Jamel Debbouze Frédéric Saurel