Tuesday, July 12, 2011

When We Leave 2010

When We Leave (2010)    Very somber, slightly slow paced about a wife who takes her son away from an abusive relationship in Turkey.  She goes to stay with her family in Germany but her actions are a huge blow to the family, her father and oldest brother believe that she has been given to her husband and her son belongs with his father.  The community also offers pressure with their outcast of the family due to the shame.  One problem I found with this film is that the beginning scene is from the end of the movie so it makes you wonder about it until you see it in it's place.  A lot of information to process about differences in culture.  3* (This movie is OK)

115 min, Drama directed by Feo Aladag with Sibel Kekilli, Settar Tanriogen, Derya Alabora, Tamer Yigit, Serhad Can, Almila Bagriacik.

Note:  Blockbuster 3 1/2*, imdb 7.5 out of 10, 77% critic 81% audience on Rotten Tomatoes.



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