Jamais sans ma fille
Intrigue
"Jamais sans ma fille" est un film dramatique américain de 1991 basé sur l'histoire vraie des mémoires de Betty Mahmoody du même nom. Le film raconte l'histoire d'une Américaine nommée Susan Jefferson (jouée par Sally Field) qui se retrouve piégée en Iran avec son mari, Sayyed Bozorg Mahmoody (joué par Roshan Seth), et leur jeune fille, Mahtob. Susan avait épousé Sayyed alors qu'elle travaillait comme infirmière dans l'Indiana, et le couple a déménagé à Téhéran où Sayyed travaillait comme médecin. Au départ, Susan était ravie de découvrir la culture iranienne et d'en apprendre davantage sur la famille de son mari. Cependant, elle a vite découvert que son mari cachait un sombre secret : il prévoyait de garder leur fille en Iran contre son gré. Au fur et à mesure que les tensions montent, Susan s'inquiète de plus en plus pour la sécurité et le bien-être de Mahtob. Elle essaie de raisonner avec Sayyed, mais il refuse d'écouter, invoquant la loi islamique et les coutumes de sa culture. Désespérée d'échapper à cette situation oppressante, Susan commence à élaborer son propre plan de liberté et celui de sa fille. Sans trop en révéler, le film prend une tournure dramatique à mesure que le plan de Susan se déroule. Avec l'aide d'une Iranienne compatissante nommée Fatima (jouée par Shahab Hosseini), Susan doit naviguer dans les complexités des lois et coutumes strictes de l'Iran pour se sortir du pays avec Mahtob. Tout au long du film, Sally Field offre une performance puissante dans le rôle de Susan, transmettant son désespoir, sa peur et sa détermination à s'échapper. Le film explore également les thèmes des différences culturelles, de l'oppression et des complexités des relations conjugales et familiales. "Jamais sans ma fille" est un drame captivant et émouvant qui raconte l'incroyable histoire vraie du courage et de la résilience d'une femme face à l'adversité.
Critiques
Saige
She knew this journey might mean never returning home. She knew it might cost her and her daughter their lives. But she still made that decision because her upbringing and education made it impossible for her to live in such a feudal society. As a highly educated woman, if she had to conceal her face just to survive, she would rather die for that freedom. More importantly, she couldn't allow her daughter to be educated and raised in such a country.
Grace
Sally Field delivers a stellar performance. While the husband is undeniably a despicable character, it's precisely the excellent acting that makes him so loathsome. According to Wikipedia, this film faced a wave of criticism for being politically incorrect, and Sally Field even received a Razzie Award for her role. However, this movie strongly reminds me of "Blind Mountain," "White Nights," and "The Last King of Scotland." I'm giving it a full five stars!
Daisy
The most ironic thing is that some Chinese people are defending Iran on Weibo, saying, "Don't believe what you see, come and experience it for yourself. I'm here, and they dress like that for sun and dust protection!" I think to myself, who would risk their life to go there? I hope this never happens in my own country, and we must resist it!
Vincent
A low-key yet deeply unsettling film. Initially, the husband's transformation feels abrupt, and the portrayal of his family borders on demonizing Iran. However, as the story progresses, you realize that things we might find unbelievable could very well be everyday occurrences in another part of the world. Religion, indeed, possesses a frightening power.
Journey
Watching this film today, with the rapid rise of Muslims in Europe, evokes a particularly complex feeling. Recently, I saw a photo on Weibo of several Muslims fleeing to Europe. The men were all young and well-dressed, while an elderly woman, carrying one child and dragging another, appeared exhausted and barefoot. None of the Muslim men around her seemed inclined to offer assistance. An extreme religion that cannot lead to civilization is an enemy of the world.
Avery
In *Not Without My Daughter*, the protagonist's struggle to escape her brutal husband in Iran highlights the complexities of freedom and captivity, both physically and mentally. The film beautifully captures the mother's relentless fight to protect her child while also conveying her internal turmoil.
