# Chicken with Plums (2011)

> A heartbroken Persian violinist retreats into memories, fantasies, and family history during the final eight days of his life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/54988

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi
- Cast: Mathieu Amalric, Golshifteh Farahani, Édouard Baer, Maria de Medeiros, Isabella Rossellini, Éric Caravaca, Chiara Mastroianni, Mathis Bour
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1663321/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: whimsical, melancholic, dreamy, quiet evening, reflective movie night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and loss through the eyes of a heartbroken musician.

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