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Son of a Lion

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A Pakistani boy tests weapons but wishes to go to school.

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Richard Kuipers Variety A commendable addition to the growing number of films centered on children in post-9/11 Islamic societies. Nov 19, 2008 Full Review Elizabeth Kerr The Hollywood Reporter Imperfect but timely drama that puts a human face on a frequently demonized people. Oct 18, 2008 Full Review Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald Because of Gilmour's empathy with his collaborators and their lives, it makes you feel right at home. Rated: 4/5 Sep 19, 2008 Full Review Don Groves sbs.com.au Father and son face a cultural divide in Pakistan. Rated: 3.5 Dec 29, 2010 Full Review Time Out Sydney The film's credibility is in its simple and solid moral sentiments, echoed constantly throughout the bulletproof script. Rated: 4/6 Aug 31, 2008 Full Review Louise Keller Urban Cinefile It's a remarkable film and the melancholy face of the little boy in whose journey we partake, remains as a window of hope. Aug 19, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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william k Entirely cast with amateurs and filmed on location, this film has the feel of a documentary and sure-handedly gives a realistic and revealing portrait of the region and its people. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Great job by the whole team, loved the movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Nice to see an Australian production set in Pakistan. This is a small tale of a music loving Islamic boy who doesn't want to join his father's weapon making business but instead simply wants to go to school and learn. There's plenty of political subtext in the symbolism, particularly with the peripheral characters and what they have to say, but there are no heavy handed messages here. There's a natural, authentic feel to the film, although this is slightly undermined by the overuse of traditional wailing voices on the soundtrack. Al in all an impressive debut by Gilmour, who judging by the credits wore about a dozen different hats during the production. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Claro que não tem a mesma produção do que costumamos na HBO, mas que história. Que situação... Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Excelente... Nos deja claro que a veces hay que lanzarse al fuego por los sueños, perseverar y no dejar que otros nos impongan el futuro que quieren para nosotros, no importan los obstáculos que aparezcan, hay que luchar por lo que se quiere. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Nicely done drama taking place (and filmed) in the Northwest Frontier Province. Nice acting by the leads, and the story is quite relevant with the current troubles in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A Pakistani boy tests weapons but wishes to go to school.
Director
Benjamin Gilmour
Producer
Carolyn Johnson
Screenwriter
Benjamin Gilmour
Production Co
Australian Film Commission, Leapfrog Productions, Carolyn Johnson Films
Genre
Drama, War
Original Language
Pashto
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 3, 2019
Runtime
1h 32m
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