The Stoning of Soraya M. (Persian: .سنگسار ثريا Ù…) is a 2008 American drama film adapted from French-Iranian journalist Freidoune Sahebjam's 1994 novel of the same name based on a true story. The film is directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh and stars Academy Award nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo, as well as James Caviezel and Mozhan Marnò. Stoning had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it was the runner-up for the Audience Choice Award. and was the second runner-up for the Cadillac People's Choice Award.