Persecution vs The Illusionist
Persecution has the higher audience score (9/10 against 7.3/10 for The Illusionist). Persecution is the shorter watch at 1h 22m compared with 1h 50m. Persecution is the older of the two (1972 against 2006). Both are drama, romance, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Persecution
The Illusionist| Persecution | The Illusionist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 1972 | 2006 |
| Length | 1h 22m | 1h 50m |
| Genres | Drama, Music, Romance, Thriller | Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Atıf Yılmaz | Neil Burger |
| Main cast | Türkan Şoray, Murat Soydan, Muammer Gözalan, Nedret Güvenç, Kayhan Yıldızoğlu | Eddie Marsan, Paul Giamatti, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jessica Biel, Edward Norton |
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 Illusionist
With his eye on a lovely aristocrat, a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crown prince. But Eisenheim's scheme creates tumult within the monarchy and ignites the suspicion of a dogged inspector.
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