Persecution vs The Machinist
Persecution has the higher audience score (9/10 against 7.5/10 for The Machinist). Persecution is the shorter watch at 1h 22m compared with 1h 41m. Persecution is the older of the two (1972 against 2004). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Persecution
The Machinist| Persecution | The Machinist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 1972 | 2004 |
| Length | 1h 22m | 1h 41m |
| Genres | Drama, Music, Romance, Thriller | Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | Spain |
| Director | Atıf Yılmaz | Brad Anderson |
| Main cast | Türkan Şoray, Murat Soydan, Muammer Gözalan, Nedret Güvenç, Kayhan Yıldızoğlu | Jennifer Jason Leigh, John Sharian, Christian Bale, Reg E. Cathey, Lawrence Gilliard Jr. |
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 Machinist
Trevor, an insomniac lathe operator, experiences unusual occurrences at work and home. A strange man follows him everywhere, but no one else seems to notice him.
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