Death and the Maiden vs Persecution
Persecution has the higher audience score (9/10 against 7.1/10 for Death and the Maiden). Persecution is the shorter watch at 1h 22m compared with 1h 43m. Persecution is the older of the two (1972 against 1994). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Death and the Maiden
Persecution| Death and the Maiden | Persecution | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.1/10 | ★ 9.0/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 1972 |
| Length | 1h 43m | 1h 22m |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller | Drama, Music, Romance, Thriller |
| Country | France | – |
| Director | Roman Polanski | Atıf Yılmaz |
| Main cast | Ben Kingsley, Stuart Wilson, Sigourney Weaver, Karen Strassman, Krystia Mova | Türkan Şoray, Murat Soydan, Muammer Gözalan, Nedret Güvenç, Kayhan Yıldızoğlu |
Synopsis
Death and the Maiden
A political activist is convinced that her guest is a man who once tortured her for the government.
Persecution
Ayla is a conservatory student. Through a coincidence, she meets Tarık, a famous composer. They fall in love and soon become engaged. On a trip abroad, Tarık experiences one of Ayla's biggest traumas. This disaster will affect the fate of the duo in a bad way.
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