Persecution vs The Canyons
Persecution has the higher audience score (9/10 against 4.4/10 for The Canyons). Persecution is the shorter watch at 1h 22m compared with 1h 39m. Persecution is the older of the two (1972 against 2013). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Persecution | The Canyons | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 4.4/10 |
| Year | 1972 | 2013 |
| Length | 1h 22m | 1h 39m |
| Genres | Drama, Music, Romance, Thriller | Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Atıf Yılmaz | Paul Schrader |
| Main cast | Türkan Şoray, Murat Soydan, Muammer Gözalan, Nedret Güvenç, Kayhan Yıldızoğlu | Lindsay Lohan, Nolan Gerard Funk, Alex Ashbaugh, Gus Van Sant, Philip Pavel |
Synopsis
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.
The Canyons
The discovery of an illicit love affair leads two young Angelenos on a violent, sexually charged tour through the dark side of human nature.
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