Saturday, June 09, 2007

Not Without My Daughter (1991)

Synopsis: Shortly after the Iranian revolution, an American woman goes with her husband to Iran on a visit to his relatives. Upon arrival she realizes that his family is comprised of religious fanatics; as time passes, his behavior changes and soon he tells her that he plans to stay in Iran for good. She wants to go back to America, but he won't let her take their daughter with her.

Appraisal: This has no higher artistic ambitions than telling, as straightforwardly as possible, a story that is not devoid of suspense and information; at that, it succeeds.

Rating: 51

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