THE WORLD UNSEEN:
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For me, this book & film are stunning, visual masterpieces. It is subtle, but very erotic, with a beautiful classic score,that matches the pictureque and rich characters that Shamim Sarif creates in this world in the book. They have been hailed by major directors as incredible accomplishments. The sweeping visual landscape, and texture and layers of the setting, costumes, characters and lifestyle are simply magnificent and breathtaking. The film also masterfully captures the inhumanity, humiliation, cruelty and robbing of dignity caused by the laws of the period.
It is a period piece, set in 1950's South Africa and tells the heartfelt and heart-breaking story of two women who find each other under during a chance encounter which awakens an emotional connection that ultimately unites them in heart, mind and soul. This occurs during a time period, where mixed race relationships are considered criminal, and the country has taken for granted that this should be acceptable. That is, except for those that characters that fight to revolt against this, and believe in equality.
This includes Amina, the rebellious, courageous character (Sheetal Sheth) who ultimately reminds Miriam (Lisa Ray)-an oppressed and abused housewife, who has lost herself and her interests, in her "role"- that she the latter has the strength to stand on her own and be who she wants to be-personally and professionally. Both Sheetal Sheth and Lisa Ray do an incredible job of conveying their individual plights on screen-sometimes with little spoken word and an artistic journey that entrenches you into their quiet pain, caused by the situation. Their scenes are some of the most skillful, yearning and heart-wrenching I have ever seen-the book provides even more development of the inner life of both characters.
The story is told with such subtle and emotional complexity that I've rarely seen on film or in a book. Many feelings are conveyed with glances, and descriptions, the score itself, and unsaid words, which make this film incredibly powerful. Although the film leaves much implied, I was completely captivated by the power of the performances of the leads, as well as the supporting cast. I learned a great deal about the time period, as well as how much courage each character had to find within him/herself to ultimately emerge independent and dignified.
Amina is playful, bold, flirty and powerful and Miriam is reserved, curious and taken with Amina and all that she represents. There is passionate chemistry between the two female leads, who ultimately risk everything to grasp that which is most important-love for each other and for life and happiness. The film has an open end, but keen viewers can deduce the outcome and will remember this powerful story forever. This is the winner of dozens of awards, including the official selection at the Toronto Film Festival & London Film Festival. DO NOT MISS THIS BOOK & FILM!
For another modern day tale of love's triumph see "I Can't Think Straight", starring Lisa Ray and Sheetal Sheth-"girl gets girl" in modern day London, after overcoming cultural judgment. Includes amazing international, catchy soundtrack.
Can't Think Straight + World Unseen
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