DISOBEDIENCE

Review: A woman returns to her Orthodox Jewish community for her father’s funeral. The community shunned her decades earlier for her attraction to a female childhood friend. Her arrival rekindles a forbidden love affair which explore the boundaries of faith and sexuality.
Director: Sebastian Lelio
Actors: Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams, Alessandro Nivola, Anton Lesser, Allan Corduner, Nicholas Woodeson, Steve Furst, Trevor Allan Davies, Sophia Brown, Bernice Stegers and Cara Horgan
Year: 2017
Genre: Drama and Romance
Conclusion: 3/5
Adapted from Naomi Alderman’s 2006 novel of the same name. This is a story about life, love, religion, betrayal and the universe. Considering the subject matter this film is done in a really sensitive and understanding way. It is a really powerful film. Everyone involved give really strong performances especially from the three talented leads Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams and Alessandro Nivola. Also very well directed by Sebastian Lelio.