About Elly is a drama film directed by Asghar Farhadi and released in 2009. The movie follows a group of friends who decide to take a weekend getaway to the Caspian Sea with their families. Sepideh, the group's ringleader, invites her daughter's kindergarten teacher named Elly to join them on the trip, hoping to set her up with Ahmad, a divorced friend who has just returned from Germany.
The group spends their first day on the beach and everything seems to be going well until Elly goes missing. As they search for her, tensions rise and secrets are uncovered. The search for Elly leads the group to a nearby village where they are confronted by the local authorities and forced to reveal their hidden agendas.
Throughout the film, Farhadi explores themes of deceit, family dynamics, and societal norms. The movie's plot twists and turns keep the audience engaged and guessing until the shocking conclusion.
About Elly was well-received by critics and won a number of awards, including the Silver Bear for Best Director at the 2009 Berlin International Film Festival. The movie has been praised for its complex characters and Farhadi's skillful handling of suspense.
