Monday, March 07, 2005

Hmmm....

I watched a movie called 'Osama' (2003). It's an incredibly moving film and gives a haunting look at how women are viewed and treated in Afganistan. Here's imdb's synopsis:

A 12-year-old Afghan girl and her mother lose their jobs when the Taliban closes the hospital where they work. The Taliban have also forbidden women to leave their houses without a male "legal companion." With her husband and brother dead, killed in battle, there is no one left to support the family. Without being able to leave the house, the mother is left with nowhere to turn. Feeling that she has no other choice, she disguises her daughter as a boy. Now called 'Osama,' the girl embarks on a terrifying and confusing journey as she tries to keep the Taliban from finding out her true identity. Inspired by a true story, Osama is the first entirely Afghan film shot since the fall of the Taliban.

The actors are all amateurs from Kabul, and they did a stunning job. My advice: do not watch this movie on a 'sad' night, alone, in bed, powerful bad idea. powerful bad.

4 comments:

Caleb said...

Yeah, I have heard of this movie before, but I can never find it at a movie store. Sounds like a pretty intense movie. I'd like to see it someday. And let me guess...since you said don't watch it on a sad night alone, I'm going to go out on a limb and say that you probably did just that. So I think I'll listen to your advice since most of my nights are sad anymore. Thanks Chi-Lan for the heads up.

Brent said...

Chi... I hope that you and Cowboy aren't too sad. I hope things are going well for you, I did read that your last entry was a very serious note. I usually like watching movies a little more upbeat.. it sounds like a touching movie. I do hope the scenario you painted in the last paragraph didn't pertain to you.

I think you are a very social person.. who is always the life of the party and when you feel bad, it's hard to hide it.

As for me... and shhhh don't tell anyone. I went through a divorce 2 years ago. I recently sold my house.. but hey, I have found someone and might even go to live in Jakarta and get married. Things are never what they seem. You have your youth beauty and chubby brain!!!!!

yam said...

wow, one little off-hand comment and everyone gets all serious? i'm hoping it's just one of those movies that really touches you and that's it.

brian

Brent said...

Well Chi-Lan , I hope all is going well with you... we your obsequious posters have to wait until you post something until we release a torrent of comments.. ha ha

Anywho.. I just got a Lacie 500 gig drive today and have it hooked to the Firewire 800 port on my powerbook.. it is way cool. Now I've got some space for all those iMovie projects.

You should do a podcast... we would love to hear your voice.. if even for a few minutes. I guess you are very busy now because your updates are getting fewer... but that's good.

I did get a kick out of the segment you did on the virtual window and you had your Germany Jump in the background.