A Separation (2011)
0.1861Canon Score · ranked #116 all time
Aggregated from 8 of 31 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the film
A married couple are faced with a difficult decision - to improve the life of their child by moving to another country or to stay in Iran and look after a deteriorating parent who has Alzheimer's disease.
Why it ranks #116
Every list on which A Separation appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| BBC 100 Greatest of 21st Century (2016) | Major international poll | #9 / 102 |
| Rolling Stone 21st Century 100 (2025) | Critics' canon | #12 / 102 |
| NYT 100 Best of 21st Century (2025) | Major international poll | #33 / 100 |
| Guardian 100 Best of 21st C (2019) | Critics' canon | #36 / 98 |
| Sight & Sound Directors' 100 (2022) | Major international poll | #78 / 104 |
| Letterboxd Top 500 (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #89 / 500 |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| Berlin Golden Bear winners | Award | Winner |