The Day I Became a Woman (2001): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Day I Became a Woman is a 2001 comedy drama directed by Marzieh Makhmalbaf, starring Fatemeh Cherag Akhar and Hassan Nebhan. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes and earned $149,971 worldwide. Critics gave it 84 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- Marzieh Makhmalbaf
- Original language
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Persian - Studio
- Olive Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Day I Became a Woman About?
The premise of The Day I Became a Woman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This poignant film explores three distinct phases of a woman's journey, presented as a visually stunning triptych. Through humor, surrealism, and moments of heartache, the story unfolds against a backdrop of striking imagery. It’s a debut feature directed by Marziyeh Meshkini and features a script by acclaimed director Mohsen Makhmalbaf, offering a unique and deeply moving portrait of female experience.
The Day I Became a Woman Themes & Keywords
· 47 tags- feminist film
- vignette
- satire comedy
- girl
- boy
- old woman
- iran
- birthday
- bicycle
- bicycle race
- directorial debut
- f rated
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- title directed by female
- women's rights
- women's emancipation
- village elder
- tragic event
- tradition
- three stories
- stove
- shopping
- shopping spree
- satire
- refrigerator
- oppression
- mullah
- mother daughter relationship
- makeup
- lollipop
- kish island iran
- irony
- iranian
- hypocrisy
- husband wife relationship
- horse
- horseback riding
- grandmother granddaughter relationship
- female cyclist
- father daughter relationship
- family relationships
- duty free shopping
- cyclist
- children
- chador
- brother sister relationship
- allegory
- independent film
The Day I Became a Woman Cast
Fatemeh Cherag Akhar leads the cast, with Hassan Nebhan. Directed by Marzieh Makhmalbaf.
- Director Marzieh Makhmalbaf
The Day I Became a Woman Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Day I Became a Woman 84 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Metacritic 84 Metascore
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TMDB 61% User score
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The Day I Became a Woman Plot Summary
What happens in The Day I Became a Woman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film intricately weaves together three interconnected narratives that highlight the struggles of women seeking their identities within the confines of Iranian society.
Full summary
The whole story of The Day I Became a Woman, scene by scene
The Day I Became a Woman Box Office
The Day I Became a Woman grossed $149,971 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$150K
- US & Canada
- $150K
The Day I Became a Woman Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Day I Became a Woman.
How Well Do You Know The Day I Became a Woman?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What significant event occurs in Hava's life when she reaches the age of nine?
The Day I Became a Woman Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Kadın olduğum gün” and “Roozi ke zan shodam”.
- Also known as
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- Kadın olduğum gün
- Roozi ke zan shodam
- 내가 여자가 된 날
- Le Jour où je suis devenue femme
- Tη μέρα που έγινα γυναίκα
- El día que me convertí en una mujer
- 女人三部曲
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The Day I Became a Woman FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Day I Became a Woman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Day I Became a Woman?
The Day I Became a Woman runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was The Day I Became a Woman released?
The Day I Became a Woman was released on April 6, 2001.
Who directed The Day I Became a Woman?
The Day I Became a Woman was directed by Marzieh Makhmalbaf.
Who is in the cast of The Day I Became a Woman?
The Day I Became a Woman stars Fatemeh Cherag Akhar and Hassan Nebhan.
How much did The Day I Became a Woman make at the box office?
The Day I Became a Woman grossed $149,971 worldwide.
How is The Day I Became a Woman rated?
The Day I Became a Woman has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 84 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does The Day I Became a Woman have a post-credit scene?
No. The Day I Became a Woman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Day I Became a Woman in?
The original language of The Day I Became a Woman is Persian.
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