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Unfreedom

  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
2.1K
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Danny Boushebel in Unfreedom (2014)
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A lesbian daughter fights off an arranged marriage in India while a religious fundamentalist targets an anti-extremist scholar in New York.A lesbian daughter fights off an arranged marriage in India while a religious fundamentalist targets an anti-extremist scholar in New York.A lesbian daughter fights off an arranged marriage in India while a religious fundamentalist targets an anti-extremist scholar in New York.

  • Director
    • Raj Amit Kumar
  • Writers
    • Damon J. Taylor
    • Raj Amit Kumar
    • Adam Davis
  • Stars
    • Victor Banerjee
    • Adil Hussain
    • Bhanu Uday
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.0/10
    2.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Raj Amit Kumar
    • Writers
      • Damon J. Taylor
      • Raj Amit Kumar
      • Adam Davis
    • Stars
      • Victor Banerjee
      • Adil Hussain
      • Bhanu Uday
    • 14User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
    • 24Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Victor Banerjee
    Victor Banerjee
    • Fareed
    Adil Hussain
    Adil Hussain
    • Devraj
    Bhanu Uday
    Bhanu Uday
    • Husain
    Preeti Gupta
    • Leela
    Bhavani Lee
    • Sakhi
    Ankur Vikal
    Ankur Vikal
    • Najeeb
    Seema Rahmani
    Seema Rahmani
    • Chandra
    Samrat Chakrabarti
    Samrat Chakrabarti
    • Anees
    Danae Nason
    Danae Nason
    • Jana
    Andrew Platner
    Andrew Platner
    • Mitch
    Kuldeep Sareen
    Kuldeep Sareen
    • Janaka
    Danny Boushebel
    Danny Boushebel
    • Malik
    Alyy Khan
    Alyy Khan
    • Alyy
    Dilip Shankar
    Dilip Shankar
    • Sameer
    Shayan Munshi
    • Anand
    Yash Kansara
    • Young Husain
    Rayvin Disla
    • Jordan
    John Castaldo
    • Morris
    • Director
      • Raj Amit Kumar
    • Writers
      • Damon J. Taylor
      • Raj Amit Kumar
      • Adam Davis
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    1saumikg

    Very ordinary.

    Here it goes... Those who don't watch it, wont miss anything.

    The Idea of the movie was good even if nothing fresh, but the movie making was completely lousy. Acting and Direction both lacked polish and it had a typical B-grade movie experience to it. Nude scenes when incorporated were unnecessary / out of context and felt like they were put there just for the sake of it. The screenplay has way too many plot holes and gaffes. People who are gay or lesbian or bi, they do not run around rubbing it in the face of other people to make themselves feel better. Lack of sophistication and finesse to handle sensitive issues often makes the performing characters look stupid. If you want to highlight some of the most prominent issues of our times, at least a sincere effort is expected.
    5ferguson-6

    Cornered in life

    Greetings again from the darkness. Societal mores are always slow to change, but the slow acceptance of new cultural ideals pales in comparison to the evolution of religious beliefs and traditions, which can take multiple millenniums for even the smallest revisions. First time director Raj Amit Kumar co-wrote the script with Damon J Taylor, and they seem anxious to point out the out-of-step status of Muslims in regards to both pacifism and sexual orientation.

    The structure of the film can be a bit tough to follow as a viewer since there are two seemingly unrelated stories, along with the corresponding flashbacks for character perspective. One story follows an angry idealist has he accepts his assignment for terrorism and travels from Pakistan to New York City. Mohammed Husain's (played by Bhanu Uday) mission is to coerce (a word much too nice for his actions) pacifist Muslim scholar Fareed Rahmani (Victor Banjeree) into admitting on video that he is a fraud and not a true Muslim. The other story has Leela Singh (Preeti Gupta) as a frustrated lesbian woman in New Delhi who has refused ten marriages arranged by her devout father (Adil Hussain), and finally runs away to meet her choice of lover … artist Sakhi (Bhavani Lee), whose current boyfriend finds Leela's passion comical – right up until he doesn't.

    A running theme for both story lines, as well as the numerous sub-plots, is specifically stated as "It's the choice we make when we are most cornered in life that define us". Solution through violence and torture is consistent through both stories, and as disgusting as the actions of terrorist Husain are, it's the actions of Leela's father that are the most stomach churning and confounding. There are a few shots taken at the power of Wall Street, but the actions of greed don't compare to the more severe and unforgivable actions driven by religious beliefs. The film was originally entitled "Blemished Light", but it's difficult to find illumination in this well-acted film that exposes clouded thought processes.
    5dy38493

    A really good movie

    Good movie to watch for especially the director has given but it is banned in india due to explicit scenes but movie is almost best.
    4sainegirl

    Patchwork

    The director probably thinks this movie is some form of art, probably considers hisself some artistic champ. How sad. The total frame of this movie was terrible. A patchwork of unfinished, unnecessary and overachieving mess.

    I found it very annoying.
    3y-anurag05

    So much sophistication yet so dastardly made

    This movie starts with a bang, but that's the only spark it has. It immediately grabs attention with riveting writing and screenplay, only to squander every ounce of potential in the most frustrating ways. As an Indian moviegoer, the initial intrigue stemmed from its ban, but after watching, it's clear the ban was the only reason anyone cared.

    Raj Amit Kumar has taken what could have been a powerful concept and turned it into an outright disaster. The film is a grotesque waste of talent and resources. The hyper-sexualization throughout is not only unnecessary but downright problematic, overshadowing the themes it pretends to explore. The misuse of skilled actors is criminal, forcing them into caricatures rather than meaningful roles. Instead of achieving a balance between reality and fiction, the movie spirals into a confused, pretentious mess.

    In the end, this isn't cinema-it's a shabby, self-indulgent art project that tries too hard to shock and provoke without offering substance. It's an insult to both filmmaking and the audience's intelligence.

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      This is the first film made in India which consists of real on-screen lesbian sex-scene.
    • Crazy credits
      The end credits show in split screen, similar shots from the two stories in the movie.

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    • Release date
      • May 29, 2015 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • India
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Несвобода
    • Filming locations
      • Delhi, India
    • Production companies
      • 69 Productions
      • Dark Frames
      • Maruti Media
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    • Budget
      • $1,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,778
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,778
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 42m(102 min)
    • Color
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