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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 0 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), French ( Subtitles ), Spanish ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Cast/Crew Interview(s), Commentary, Deleted Scenes, Interactive Menu, Making Of, Music Video, Photo Gallery, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: In "The World Unseen," a trembling soap of racial oppression and lesbian longing, three Indian women endure South African apartheid in the 1950s with strategies as diverse as their personalities. For Amina (Sheetal Sheth), it's all about defiance. Invariably attired in snazzy men's wear, she flouts the law by owning a cafe with the racially mixed Jacob (David Dennis) and encouraging mixed-race dining. For Miriam (Lisa Ray), complete subservience to her controlling husband, Omar (Parvin Dabas), and two children is the way to go. Only the slinky Farah (Natalie Becker) has found relief beneath the radar, sleeping with Omar while Miriam scrubs. Directed by Shamim Sarif and based on her novel of the same title, "The World Unseen" never begins to tap the talent at its disposal. ...The World Unseen
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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The story is set in a dusty location (area) in Cape Town (South Africa) demarcated for Indians, in a time where apartheid has just been enforced by a white supremacy Government. The love stories between the two main characters are built around a world where people of colour are suppressed and a world where culture devoids woman the right to think. Even through all this turmoil, love is found in the strangest place. The two main woman actresses portray their roles down to precision, even to the last detail, the accents. I did feel that more time and focus could have been spent on the relationship between the two women. Never the less, this is a 5 star performance. The actresses are stunningly gorgeous, the storyline well written and well presented. A very thought provoking movie, which caused a mix of emotions, tears and joy.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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An interesting story and I've since bought the book, as the film is quite short and seems to skip to the highlights of the story. In this respect there's not much depth to the characters, although they do try (in the limited time they have). Despite that it's enjoyable and a different take on the usual high-school or rom-com 'girl-meets-girl' story. There are a couple of linering moments between the women but if you're looking for sex scenes forget it - this is the 1950s in south africa afterall! For the price I would defo recommend it.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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this is a movie worth seeing. i really enjoyed watching it for the second time, its a wonderful story about how two women meet and fall in love during apartied in south Africa and what it was like to live in these days when women had no rights and black and white were not allowed to mix,
The acting is superb and the women are both beautiful.
The acting is superb and the women are both beautiful.
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"The Accolades Obscene"
An epitomy of how mediocrity is praised in our world culture!
Not sorry to say how disappointing of a feature film it is. Read more
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Wow, Ms Sarif does it again!!
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I found this movie to be very moving, it deals with issues of race, sex and mistreatment. The backdrop scenery is beautiful and is matched by the script and actors. Read more
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The World Unseen is one of the better lesbian films that I have seen (not that that would be hard) It isn't just about the two women but about the era, life and politics in South... Read more
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Great film, great performances. The best I have seen in the last few months. Truly recommended.
Published on 24 Feb 2010 by Ms. C. Jacob
Challenging, relevant issue-based filmmaking - essential viewing
Bought this because of the cute girls on the cover, and really liked the short film they were in on this collection. Read more
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