Being an Iranian-American, I wouldn't consider myself an "immigrant", but in illustrating the first few nights of coming here from a Middle Eastern country, Amreeka is right on. The movie humbly requests the audience to be more considerate towards "foreigners" (after all, they have a very good reason to be here), and orders those who have already landed here only one thing: Be strong. After watching this, you'll be convinced that quarrels between governments does not necessarily translate to quarrels between their peoples. (Actually sometimes, I feel these animosities brings the peoples closer.)
Mo says:
Thanks for recommendation!It was very nice and real movie. I felt a great sympathy to both of them...
ReplyDeletesome of beautiful dialogues :
Mother : In there we are like a visitor.
son : It's better than being prisoners in our own country.
"We are minority here and minority there."
"It's like a tree that's pulled out by its roots and planted somewhere else,it doesn't grow...".
But i hope it does!
And don't forget the funniest/most poignant quote of the movie:
ReplyDelete- "We're from Palestinian territory."
- "Occupation?"
- "Yes, it's been occupied for 40 years."