Syriana


This complex, award-winning geopolitical thriller takes a look at the international oil trade. Through a diverse cast of characters, ranging from a CIA operative through oil company executives to a Wall Street analyst to a suicide bomber, we get a close up view of the harsh realities and difficult choices involved in the trade, for governments and individuals alike.

126 minutes.
No persons under 13 (Violence).
Drama, Thriller.

Not currently showing on the local cinema circuit.

Okay, so we blame it on Iran anyway?
Okay, so we blame it on Iran anyway?

Credits

Cast
George Clooney, Jeffrey Wright, Chris Cooper, Christopher Plummer, Matt Damon, Amanda Peet
Director
Stephen Gaghan
ScreenplayStephen Gaghan, suggested by the book by Robert Baer
MusicAlexandre Desplat
CinematographyRobert Elswit
Sound formatsDolby Digital, Sony Dynamic Digital Sound, DTS
Made in2005
Produced byWarner Bros., Section Eight Ltd., 4M, MID Foundation, Participant Productions

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Film and Publications Board (FPB) Report (SA)

GenreDrama, thriller
LanguageStrong but occasional
NudityNone
SexImplied and very infrequent
ViolenceThreatening, realistic
PrejudiceMild and contextual
BlasphemyNone
Drug abuseNone
CommentsThe language is occasionally profane and could be harmful to sensitive viewers and children.
These details are supplied by the FPB. If you have a problem with any of the above, please take it up directly with the FPB. Read the Classification Guidelines.

ScreenIt Report (USA)

Sex / Nudity
2
Violence
5
Blood / Gore / Gross
4
Guns / Weapons
5
Profanity
5
Alcohol / Drugs
4
Smoking
2
Disrespectful / Bad Attitude
5
Imitative Behaviour
2
Frightening / Tense Scenes
4
Jump Scenes
1
Tense Family Scenes
4
Music (Scary/Tense)
2
Music (Inappropriate)
0
Topics to talk about
4


Ratings

Scale (Max)20

What the Critics say

Cape Argus / The Star
Tanya Farber
14
Die Burger
Arnold Vermaak
20
Cape Times
Kenneth Turan
15
iAfrica.com
Karen Whitty
15
Mail & Guardian
Shaun de Waal
16
Good Weekend
Sergio Ben
15
BBC
Matthew Leyland
15
Box Office
Wade Major
13
Chicago Sunday Times
Roger Ebert
20
eye Weekly
Jason Anderson
10
IMDB Staff
Mark Englehart
14
Rolling Stone
Peter Travers
20
ReelViews
James Berardinelli
18

What the People say

Internet
8384 Netizens
14

Average .. 78%

16




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