In This World (2003)
91%RT Audience Score: 88%
Awards & Nominations: 3 wins & 3 nominations
In This World is a cinematic masterpiece that delves into the harsh realities of the refugee crisis in a way that is both poignant and thought-provoking. Winterbottom’s direction is nothing short of brilliant, as he manages to capture the raw emotions of the characters and their struggles with such authenticity that it feels like a documentary at times. The amateur actors give stunning performances that are both heart-wrenching and inspiring, and the film’s message is one that will stay with you long after the credits roll. It’s a film that demands to be seen, and one that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the privileges we often take for granted.
In This World is a film that will make you feel grateful for the life you have. It tells the story of refugees in a way that is both personal and eye-opening. While some critics may find fault with the emotional response, the film’s ability to cut right to the heart without any phony Hollywood uplift is what makes it so powerful. The amateur cast adds to the authenticity of the story, and Winterbottom’s direction is nothing short of remarkable. This film is a must-see for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of the refugee experience. Plus, it’s a great reminder to appreciate the little things in life, like a warm bed and a hot meal.
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
Sundance Film Series, Lionsgate Films, Sundance Channel Home Entertainment
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
TV-MA
Year of Release
2003
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1h 28m
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Language(s):
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 17, 2002 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 22, 2005
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
In This World, drama, refugees, documentary-style, fact and fiction, Jamal Udin Torabi, Enayatullah, directed by Michael Winterbottom, written by Tony Grisoni, produced by Andrew Eaton and Anita Overland, reviewed by Adam Nayman, Geoff Pevere, Rick Groen, Peter Travers, Stanley Kauffmann, Andrew Sarris, Jeffrey Overstreet, Jamal, Enayat, Imran Paracha, Hiddayatullah, Allah Bauhsh, Hossain Baghaeian, R rating, Sundance Film Series, Lionsgate Films, Sundance Channel Home Entertainment, $74.2K box office, 1h 28m runtime
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Enayatullah – Enayat
Imran Paracha – Travel Agent (Pakistan)
Hiddayatullah – Enayat’s Brother (Pakistan)
Allah Bauhsh – Farid (Pakistan)
Hossain Baghaeian – Behrooz (Iran)
Director(s)
Michael Winterbottom
Writer(s)
Tony Grisoni
Producer(s)
Andrew Eaton, Anita Overland
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
3 wins & 3 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (63) | Top Critics (28) | Fresh (56) | Rotten (7)
Ferociously stakes a claim to the hearts, and minds, of viewers fortunate enough to see it.
April 9, 2004 | Rating: 5/5
Adam Nayman
eye WEEKLY
TOP CRITIC
Puts something like a personal face on what is so often rendered merely as an abstract statistic: the plight of the contemporary refugee in a violently ‘globalized’ world.
March 5, 2004 | Rating: 4/5
Geoff Pevere
Toronto Star
TOP CRITIC
Although the story told is of vital importance, the manner of the telling robs us of the appropriate emotional response.
March 5, 2004 | Rating: 2.5/4
Rick Groen
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
Without an ounce of phony Hollywood uplift, Winterbottom’s film cuts right to the heart.
October 23, 2003 | Rating: 3.5/4
Peter Travers
Rolling Stone
TOP CRITIC
In This World leaves us with little more than ‘Tsk, tsk.’
October 15, 2003
Stanley Kauffmann
The New Republic
TOP CRITIC
In This World is not a facile entertainment, but a prescribed cure for one’s compassion fatigue.
October 8, 2003
Andrew Sarris
Observer
TOP CRITIC
It is rewarding unlike any other film I’ve seen.
January 15, 2005 | Rating: A
Jeffrey Overstreet
Looking Closer
That Winterbotton was able to pull this venture off at all is remarkable.
September 30, 2004 | Rating: 4/5
Jay Antani
Los Angeles Alternative
…an odd hybrid of fiction and non-fiction, featuring a cast comprised mostly of amateur actors.
June 27, 2004 | Rating: 2.5/4
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews
Your heart will go out to [the characters], especially if your family made an arduous effort to reach America among the waves of immigrants over the last 130 years.
April 9, 2004 | Rating: 3.5/4
Lawrence Toppman
Charlotte Observer
I’d like for some brave soul to sneak a copy [into the White House], just to bring a slap of reality to the residents of the presidential plastic bubble.
April 7, 2004 | Rating: 3/4
Matt Brunson
Creative Loafing
It will definitely cause you to stop, consider and appreciate your life far more than you did yesterday.
March 22, 2004 | Rating: 4/5
Oz
eFilmCritic.com…
Plot
Ruth’s house is broken into while she’s at work as nurse aide and a patient dies. The police arrives and takes finger prints, photos and notes. As she isn’t sure that she locked the doors and there’s no sign of forced entry, the police tells her to up her security. But Ruth feels violated. She sleeps at her neighbor Angie’s house. The next day she finds out whose dog’s been shitting on her front lawn – Tony’s. She also finds a shoe print in her garden and becomes a sleuth. She ask neighbors if they’ve seen anything and she tracks her stolen computer on her phone. She later befriends Tony as he’s strong and together they go one a quest to catch the thief.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
In This World features a cast comprised mostly of amateur actors.
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