Writer and director Cherien Dabis' powerful film manages to make a strong statement with a lot humor and heart. The title refers on how the US is called from Morocco to Afghanistan which is also a synonym for a better life and future. The story is set in the aftermath of 9/11 about Muna, a Palestinian single mother with a teenage son living in the occupied West Bank. Fearing of the imminent dangers, Muna decides for the sake of a better life to relocate to US Midwest. There she finds the harsh realities while staying with her relatives who have their problems and seek to move back home. Dabis' solid script hits the right notes and allows the whole cast to shine in winning performances. Nisreen Faour gives a winning performance as Muna. The strong cast also includes the ever reliable Hiam Abbass. YRCinema's coverage of the 62nd Festival de Cannes.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Amreeka
Writer and director Cherien Dabis' powerful film manages to make a strong statement with a lot humor and heart. The title refers on how the US is called from Morocco to Afghanistan which is also a synonym for a better life and future. The story is set in the aftermath of 9/11 about Muna, a Palestinian single mother with a teenage son living in the occupied West Bank. Fearing of the imminent dangers, Muna decides for the sake of a better life to relocate to US Midwest. There she finds the harsh realities while staying with her relatives who have their problems and seek to move back home. Dabis' solid script hits the right notes and allows the whole cast to shine in winning performances. Nisreen Faour gives a winning performance as Muna. The strong cast also includes the ever reliable Hiam Abbass. YRCinema's coverage of the 62nd Festival de Cannes.
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