Raja
by Jacques Doillon
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Actor: Hassan Khissal, Ilham Abdelwahed, Najat Benssallem, Oum El Aid Ait Youss, Pascal GreggoryDirector: Jacques Doillon
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); Arabic (Original Language); French (Original Language)
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 112 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-01-01
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Film Movement
Movie Reviews of Raja
Movie Review: Bridging Gaps
Summary: 5 Stars
Differences in culture, language, socio-economic class, race--all are obstacles that can be overcome in relationships, but not without difficulty. This challenging film, set in Marrakech, Morocco, addresses these in a story of a wealthy (relatively speaking), expatriate Frenchman seeking an affair (sex and companionship, without commitment) and a young, poor Moroccan woman who seeks to escape prostituting herself for money by finding true love and financial security in this foreigner who pursues her. This is a complex story about conflicting wants and needs, told with a realism that is both disturbing and compelling. Aspects of colonialism are clearly evident in this film, especially reminding the viewer that "you don't bite the hand that feeds you"--a bittersweet, but real dynamic of class division, colonization and conquests around the world.
Regarding cinematography, audiences seeking exotic, panoramic views of this North African country will be disappointed. This movie is a close-up on relationships.
The acting was very convincing. The story describes relationships in many former colonies around the world (i.e., this could be adapted to many different cultural settings).
I strongly recommend this film, but for mature audiences only.
Summary of Raja
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