# Crimson Gold (2003)

> A pizza courier’s daily passage through Tehran’s wealthy districts turns class resentment and accumulated humiliation into a devastating crime drama.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/25685

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Director: Jafar Panahi
- Cast: Hossain Emadeddin, Kamyar Sheisi, Azita Rayeji, Shahram Vaziri, Ehsan Amani, Pourang Nakhael, Kaveh Najmabadi, Saber Safael
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0371280/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, oppressive, slow-burning, serious film night, world cinema viewing

## Synopsis

A pizza delivery driver confronts the stark divide between wealth and poverty in Tehran, leading to a life-altering choice.

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