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      Act of Dishonour

      2010 1 hr. 30 min. Drama List
      Reviews A young bride in Afghanistan ventures down a dangerous path after glimpsing a new world. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member This is thoughtful, provocative, layered film. Is Afghan culture repressive and ugly? Yes. Is the burga a symbol of women's repression? Probably--but what do we make of the fact that this Afghan girl, so innocent, so excited about becoming married to a boy she loves, wants more than anything else a burqa to wear on her wedding night in order to appear mysterious, alluring, and sexy? In the bedroom on her wedding night, is the burqa still a symbol of oppression? The Westerners in the movie voice the typical attitudes about how primitive Afghan culture is. They have come to make a movie about the people of Afghanistan, and while making it they try to "uplift" the locals in little ways. Yet when they drive away, they do not leave the place better off. Their good intentions backfire. But mostly the film is about the terrible effects of Afghan culture, its proneness to violence, its hatred of foreigners, and especially its horrific treatment of women. The ending leaves you on the verge of tears and shaking your fist at Afghan men. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Excellent! Film about tradition, but most of all honor and dignity being very important in Afghanistan. The whole drama is about the peace and harmony in this small Afghan village being invaded by Canadian film crew (obviously representing Western people) who, of course, absolutely refuse to even try to understand local customs and way of life. I think it's a really good film. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Jennie Punter Globe and Mail Has elements of what could have been a fascinating insight into a culture on the cusp of change, in a part of the world we know little about. Rated: 2/4 Jul 9, 2010 Full Review Brian D. Johnson Maclean's Magazine The landscapes beyond, rendered in poetic tableaus, are breathtaking. And while Pazira's fiction is not entirely convincing, the rich beauty and stark reality of the world she portrays is undeniable. Jul 24, 2019 Full Review Liz Braun Jam! Movies A really difficult film to watch. Rated: 0/5 Jul 9, 2010 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis A young bride in Afghanistan ventures down a dangerous path after glimpsing a new world.
      Director
      Nelofer Pazira
      Executive Producer
      Silva Basmajian
      Screenwriter
      Nelofer Pazira
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (DVD)
      Oct 18, 2011