Where movies like What’s Love Got To Do With It can come off like cultural tourism, Polite Society builds an insightful, alternative narrative of diaspora. aparita explains:
are two recent British films that show the possibilities on either end of the spectrum. The former is an explainer about a tradition that’s seen as peculiar to a particular community. To be fair, itfar more prevalent in South Asia, Asia and Africa, as well as other parts of the world—even though the concept of an arranged marriage is no different than a marriage of convenience forging business or political alliances.
It’s strange then that the film peddles a pretty dated storyline, updating it ever so slightly to accommodate contemporary Pakistani society. Maymouna , the young woman Kaz meets over Skype, is not exactly the demure Pakistani bride he envisioned. When Kaz’s bridegroom party arrives in Pakistan for the wedding, several surprises are in store. However, the wedding must go on.
Do these events still happen in real life? Of course. Should there be more films about arranged marriages? Sure, so long as they can bring some new insight or some kind of movie magic that helps you overlook its shortcomings when it comes to advancing the action. An irreverent take on a cultural tradition that typically feeds stereotypes is precisely the genius of.
tells a palatable enough story that feeds an audience’s expectations—a bit of cultural tourism to the big fat Pakistani wedding. I imagine that elevator pitch made it sound like a meet-cute with more than a generous dash of, South Asian style. Even though Goldsmith may describe the film as her love letter to Pakistan, it’s clear there’s a great divide between her privileged lens and the culture she holds dear to heart. Meanwhile, Manzoor is clearly writing work that defies cultural expectations.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
‘Polite Society’ Smashes the Patriarchy With Thrilling FlairThe new coming-of-age-action-romantic-comedy is a bit of everything, everywhere, all at once. (Bollywood drama, superhero saga, kung-fu adventure…) Yet, somehow, it pulls it off.
Lire la suite »
Review: Is 'Polite Society' the next 'Everything, Everywhere All At Once'?The infectious action-comedy from director Nida Manzoor featuring a British Muslim family...
Lire la suite »
Crocs Are The “Ugly” Shoe I Unapologetically Love — & These Styles Will Convert The HatersRead our review of Crocs' iconic Classic Clog, the divisive 'ugly' shoe that we love to hate (and love to love).
Lire la suite »
Lionel Richie Gushes Over ‘Baby Girl’ Sofia Richie’s Wedding: ‘We Are Happy’“She spent the whole time walking down the aisle: ‘I love you dad, I love you dad, I love you dad,'” Lionel Richie recalled.
Lire la suite »
WMO: Climate Change Continues to Shatter Records, Disrupt Human Society - CleanTechnicamountains to oceans, climate change advanced in 2022, according to the annual report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO
Lire la suite »
Review: Midori masterfully plays Bach’s solo violin music for La Jolla Music SocietyIn concerts last week, carefully chosen contemporary works complemented her two programs
Lire la suite »