Description |
1 videodisc (94 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
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English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
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Title from container. |
Cast |
Lisa Ray, Sheetal Sheth, Parvin Dabas, Nandana Sen, Grethe Fox, David Dennis, Colin Moss. |
Credits |
Cinematographer, Michael Downie ; editor, David Martin ; music, Richard Blackford. |
Note |
Based on the novel by Shamim Sarif. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 2007. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for mature thematic material involving sexuality, and violence. |
Summary |
In the pressure cooker of apartheid South Africa, free-spirited Amina meets Miriam, a traditional wife and mother. Their unexpected attraction pushes Miriam to question the rules that bind her, forcing both women to face outrage and violent disapproval. |
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Special features: Audio commentary with director Shamim Sarif; behind-the-scenes footage; interview with director. |
Subject |
Women -- Sexual behavior -- South Africa -- Drama.
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Married women -- South Africa -- Drama.
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Women -- Social life and customs -- Drama.
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Women -- South Africa -- Abuse of -- Drama.
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Genre |
Feature films.
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Melodramas (Motion pictures)
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Feature films.
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Added Author |
Kattan, Hanan.
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Sarif, Shamim.
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Ray, Lisa, 1972-
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Sheth, Sheetal, 1976-
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Dabas, Parvin.
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Sen, Nandana.
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Fox, Grethe.
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Dennis, David.
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Moss, Colin.
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Blackford, Richard, 1954-
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Sarif, Shamim.
World unseen.
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Regent Releasing (Firm)
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Enlightenment Films (Firm)
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Enlightenment Productions (Firm)
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D.O. productions.
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Here! (Firm)
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E1 Entertainment (Firm)
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ISBN |
141723346X : $24.99 |
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9781417233465 |
Standard No. |
741952681298 |
Music # |
E1E-DV-6812 Here! |
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