The Veiled

The Veiled is a must watch film that brings attention to a difficult subject that many people do not realize is occurring, or may find difficult to discuss. The film is brilliantly written, acted, and directed. When a film can elicit the range of emotions of the characters, it is a sign of a remarkable film.

As the film says "we can not unsee what we have seen". It is a thought provoking film that leads you to question the concealed and unspoken about aspects of our society.

The Veiled is a wonderful film that shows us a glimpse of a difficult and sensitive subject matter in a gritty, but tasteful way. It is a film that can and should be seen by adults, as well as youth, as an indication as to what is out there. It opens one's eyes as to something that is hidden from mainstream society, but is happening to young girls in cities all around the world.

The film not only makes us aware of this issue, but offers further information on the subject, as well as information on what we can do to help.

The main character, Cassandra, has great depth, showing her passion, fears, courage and strength throughout the film. We also see the effects of her past on the present situation. She is your everyday girl, who could be anyone of us, which helps us really follow her into this ordeal. The film peaks into the everyday lives and turmoil of the other characters, as well, drawing us in to feel compassion for them and hope for their deliverance.

We feel a great win at the end, but with a note of defeat as a twist. We feel the suffering that was endured and know that it's not over yet for many, including Cassandra.

A brilliant insight into a very difficult subject matter. This is a film that needed to be made and has been done so with beautiful judgement, fine performances and skillful story-telling. The overall tone of the film is both deeply involving and harrowing, and reminds us of why we watch films. Sometimes, yes, it's for escapism, but other times, it's because certain stories need to be heard.

I watched this movie in a packed cinema and the credits rolled to great applause, and rightly so. This film achieved that brilliant and elusive thing - the magic that doesn't always happen when watching a short: that you are fully immersed within a few moments of looking at the screen, believing in the characters instantly, and willingly finding yourself on the emotional journey alongside the main characters. It is BEAUTIFULLY shot; it shows us the story at every raw and real turn, rather than just tells us. It's suspenseful, and a little haunting.....the subject material is important and difficult, but it's sensitively handled. Events are resolved to an extent but you are left wanting more, and wondering. This could easily be a film for TV or a launching off point for something more from these film-makers. I love the obvious dedication with which this was made by all the storytellers involved. We truly loved watching this.....it's important that passionate people keep making unique gems like this film. And aside from all of that, the performances were excellent - so much talent in one package..

It takes immense bravery to tackle a subject such as this, and do it in a way that it doesn't come across as voyeuristic or overdone.

The Veiled is confronting, powerful, moving, and most importantly, necessary.

The characters are real, and very well acted, the story believable, and it is beautifully written and shot.

If only all movies like this were tackled with such aplomb.

Sex slavery is such an important subject, and I'd love to see a movie-length version shot and acted by the same team.

A must watch.