Thursday, February 08, 2007

Zero Degrees OF Separation

It would have been done differently,
But it was done differently...
-from "Zero Degrees Of Separation"
It's very rare that I like a film so much, but since past three days it's a different story. And today, I watched a film and I'm still under the trans...
As human beings we all keep talking about several good things. I don't know exactly why I'm sharing this with you, but it's not just about a wonderful movie, It's about real people-People, we more fortunates normally don't know much about or rather don't care to know.
"Zero degrees OF Separation" is a film that has won several international awards and it was shown in our college as a part of the film festival. It's about everything- Dreams, Reality, Love, Hatred, Relationships, boldness, all contrasting things, about everything. It's a documentary by Canadian Director Elle Flanders and based on Israeli and Palestinian people but it surely has a Universal appeal.
Frankly speaking, it is a shocking one for me and it really sends several cultural shock waves. The two gay couple showed in it are in inter-ethnic relationships. They try defy all the odds, and in the midst of a conflict emerge as symbols of humanity. and the message is clear: When your lover is most often considered your enemy your relationship has more at stake than the average affair
On technical Grounds- Sound, Cinematography, all is just perfect.I'm finding words to review The Film. It's hard to say anything about it, it's something that you have to experience. And I feel myself to be fortunate to watch it.
Without making any political statement, the movie says a lot. It doesn't blame anyone but sends a message that we have to toil hard to make a difference. It talks on how in the name of something, something else is done. It focuses on ignored issues of the region like women and human rights. The most appealing part is the thesis, the message: Violence can not Stop Violence.
They were promised of a land of their own, a land like the Kingdom of Heavon. have they got it? Does it look like the Heaven?
Who is responsible? Why this is Happening? Why? Why People fight over a small piece of land? Why? Why So much of hatred? Why?
Questions... Questions... and Questions...
I just found the website of the movie: http://www.zerodegreesofseparation.com/index.html

1 comment:

Neo said...

Jan - I haven't seen the movie, but one thing is certain, the world will always fight. Peace is a mystery that isn't for our eyes to see. At least not anytime soon.

Peace,

- Neo