Jinnah [DVD] [1998]: Amazon.co.uk: Christopher Lee, James Fox, Maria Aitken, Indira Varma, Shashi Kapoor, Shireen Shah, Jamil Dehlavi: DVD

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The story of Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, 3 Nov 2006

By	Lord McKallis (London, UK) - See all my reviews

I was absolutely absorbed from start to finish. It is interesting to note that Mountbatten the British viceroy rather than Gandhi is depicted as Jinnah's nemesis. I pesonally think that even to this day the British take a special liking to India as they did before the creation of Pakistan. All and all this film has prompted me to do more historical research on Quaid Azam (Great leader, Jinnahs title in urdu).
Good performances all and all.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Against all odds, 3 Nov 2006

By	N. Ranjha "Paralysis of Analysis" (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Few individuals significantly alter the course of history. Fewer still modify the map of the world. Hardly anyone can be credited with creating a nation. Mohammad Ali Jinnah did all three. Despite being at odds with the British and hindu alliance.

Excellent role execution by Christopher Lee and James fox.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Colourful Depiction, 12 Sep 2008

By	KB - See all my reviews

In so far as most Westerners know about Muhammad Ali Jinnah, it as that man depicted in the film Gandhi: a pernicious individual hell-bent on partitioning India for his vanity and ego.

This low-budget film challenges that perspective, without belittling Gandhi. The brain child of the distinguished Pakistani academic, Akbar S. Ahmed, it reflects some of the themes of his book, Jinnah, Pakistan and Islamic Identity. Pakistani hagiography and Indian demonology have both drained Jinnah's personality of humanity. In Pakistan he appears as a stern, forbidding figure on portraits. Additionally historians have concentrated on the political and constitutional dimensions of his leadership. As such a singularly one-dimensional presentation of Jinnah has often emerged.

But this film by venturing into Jinnah's private life and revealing his `human face', most prominently his relations with his wife Ruttie and daughter Dina, provides a more realistic and more rounded view of his personality.

Jinnah is presented as having a formal exterior but not a cold personality. Christopher Lee, whose acting is magnificent in this film, deserves a great deal of credit for this portrayal of Jinnah as correct and dignified but not unemotional and aloof.

Jinnah's probity, emphasis on the protection of minorities and promotion of the role of Women in public are highlighted in the film. Fatima Jinnah - played brilliantly by Shireen Shah - is shown as sharing the public platform with her brother. It is argued in this film that for Jinnah, the safeguarding of religious minorities and promotion of Women were totally consistent with Islam, indeed deeply rooted in his understanding of the religion.

In resuscitating Jinnah as a historically important figure of contemporary relevance, it is Lord Mountbatten that emerges as the villain.

The tragedy of the deaths that accompanied partition is not forgotten either, as is borne out by the poignant ending.

This film therefore challenges the prevailing view of Jinnah and presents his personality as multi-dimensional. A courageous film.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great film, poor DVD
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5.0 out of 5 stars Little known great film that compares favourably with Gandhi
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Published on 6 May 2006 by Andy

1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of talent and resources
This could have been a great film. Jinnah was a very complex man, full of inconsistencies and obviously presiding over momentuous historical events. Read more

Published on 18 April 2006 by Sanj

1.0 out of 5 stars Stay away if you want an objective look at history
The film is atrocious in script and presentation, with very inaccurate historical facts. The only redeeming feature is Christopher Lee's performance, though I think it's apt they... Read more

Published on 25 Mar 2006

2.0 out of 5 stars An intellectual disaster
This film will appeal to those who enjoy hagiography and propaganda. Some of the performances (especially Christopher Lee and the part of Fatima Jinnah) are also good. Read more

Published on 22 Feb 2006 by A Nath

5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the long wait
This film traces the footsteps of one of the forgotten men of history, Mohammed Ali Jinnah (Lee), as he tries to establish a separate state after the British withdrawal from India... Read more

Published on 2 Oct 2004 by salddin

5.0 out of 5 stars An Epic Masterpiece
Jinnah

Dir. Jamil Dehlavi, 1998, UK/Pakistan, 110 mins

Cast: Christopher Lee, James Fox, Maria Aitken, Shashi Kapoor

This film traces the footsteps of one of the... Read more

Published on 1 Oct 2004 by salddin

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