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Appropriate Behavior

  • 20142014
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 26m
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6.5/10
4.5K
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Appropriate Behavior (2014)
For Shirin, being part of a perfect Persian family isnÂ’t easy. Acceptance eludes her from all sides: her family doesnÂ’t know sheÂ’s bisexual, and her ex-girlfriend, Maxine, canÂ’t understand why she doesnÂ’t tell them. Even the six-year-old boys in her moviemaking class are too ADD to focus on her for more than a second. Following a family announcement of her brotherÂ’s betrothal to a parentally approved Iranian prize catch, Shirin embarks on a private rebellion involving a series of pansexual escapades, while trying to decipher what went wrong with Maxine.
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Shirin is struggling to become an ideal Persian daughter, politically correct bisexual and hip young Brooklynite but fails miserably in her attempt at all identities. Being without a cliché ... Read allShirin is struggling to become an ideal Persian daughter, politically correct bisexual and hip young Brooklynite but fails miserably in her attempt at all identities. Being without a cliché to hold onto can be a lonely experience.Shirin is struggling to become an ideal Persian daughter, politically correct bisexual and hip young Brooklynite but fails miserably in her attempt at all identities. Being without a cliché to hold onto can be a lonely experience.
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    • Desiree Akhavan
    • Desiree Akhavan(screenplay)
    • Cecilia Frugiuele(story)
  • Stars
    • Desiree Akhavan
    • Rebecca Henderson
    • Halley Feiffer
    • Desiree Akhavan
    • Desiree Akhavan(screenplay)
    • Cecilia Frugiuele(story)
  • Stars
    • Desiree Akhavan
    • Rebecca Henderson
    • Halley Feiffer
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    • 17User reviews
    • 72Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
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    Desiree Akhavan
    Desiree Akhavan
    • Shirin
    Rebecca Henderson
    Rebecca Henderson
    • Maxine
    Halley Feiffer
    Halley Feiffer
    • Crystal
    Ryan Fitzsimmons
    Ryan Fitzsimmons
    • Brendan
    Anh Duong
    Anh Duong
    • Nasrin
    Hooman Majd
    • Mehrdad
    Arian Moayed
    Arian Moayed
    • Ali
    Justine Cotsonas
    Justine Cotsonas
    • Layli
    Scott Adsit
    Scott Adsit
    • Ken
    Maryann Urbano
    • Jackie
    • (as Maryan Urbano)
    Michael Lonergan
    • Jacques
    Annalisa Graziano
    • Felicia
    D'Monaye D'Jara Careathers
    • Caribbean Nanny
    Jake Katzman
    Jake Katzman
    • Groucho
    Kyle Ty Lewis
    • Kujo
    • (as Kyle Lewis)
    Renzo Masuko
    • Rocko
    Declan Broggy
    • Ren
    Alex Kagan
    • Archie
      • Desiree Akhavan
      • Desiree Akhavan(screenplay) (story)
      • Cecilia Frugiuele(story) (uncredited)
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    • Trivia
      Desiree Akhavan's directorial film debut. It was also her debut as an actress and writer.
    • Quotes

      Tibet: [Tibet is running an improbably sophisticated film-making class for 10-year-olds] Gracie, would you mind briefing our guest on today's project?

      Grace: We are doing a shot for shot remake of a scene from "The Birds."

    • Connections
      Featured in Women Make Film: A New Road Movie Through Cinema (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
      Written and performed by Josephine Wiggs

      Published by Naked Mole Rat Music/BMI

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    Entertaining
    I will admit that its weakest part is character development, fleshing out supporting charcters and its pointless ending, however it is entertaining and makes you laugh. I love that it did not take itself seriously and, as a non-white person, you understand where she is coming from in terms of her family, she is not an annoying Hanna from Girls or an annoying Frances Ha. Culture plays a role and, more importantly, there are other characters pointing her flaws, as well. I love that she was bi and in a relationship with a woman and not a cheater. Impressive enough on itself in terms of representation. I just had fun. I only wish the ending were not so meh.
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    • ciffou
    • Jun 26, 2020

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    • Release date
      • March 6, 2015 (United Kingdom)
      • United Kingdom
      • English
      • Persian
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      • Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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      • Parkville Pictures
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