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The Unwanted
Carmilla comes to a rural town where her mother mysteriously disappeared years earlier. She is aided in her quest by an emotionally troubled local girl, with whom she becomes romantically involved. Their relationship ignites the wrath of the girl's father, who holds the key to the dreadful truth Carmilla is seeking. Inspired by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's famed Gothic novella.
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Plot Summary
This documentary follows the lives of two brothers, Yashin and Mohamed, who were born in the UK but face deportation to Somalia. Their mother, Annu, a British citizen, fights desperately to keep her family together and prevent them from being sent to a country they have never known.
Critical Reception
The Unwanted received critical acclaim for its powerful and timely portrayal of the human impact of immigration policies. Critics lauded its emotional depth, intimate filmmaking, and the compelling personal stories it presented.
What Reviewers Say
A deeply moving and essential look at the complexities of immigration and family.
Highlights the personal toll of government policy with a raw and unflinching gaze.
Praised for its empathetic storytelling and the resilience of its subjects.
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Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Grierson Award for Best Documentary at the BFI London Film Festival.
Fun Fact
Director Ed Morris spent three years filming with the family, developing a deep trust that allowed for unprecedented access to their private lives and struggles.
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