Our Forbidden Places
Our Forbidden Places

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Our Forbidden Places

2009
Movie
103 min
Arabic

During the oppressive reign of Moroccan King Hassan II in the 70s and 80s (Years of Lead), many dissidents went missing. After the throning of a new king, a truth commission was formed in the 2000's. Families of the missing speak.

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IMDb6.6/10
Director: Takahisa ZezeGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

The film follows Yosuke, a young photographer with a troubled past, who becomes entangled with a mysterious older woman named Chizuru. As their relationship deepens, Yosuke finds himself drawn into her world of secrets and unspoken desires. The narrative explores themes of memory, loss, and the complexities of human connection against a backdrop of picturesque landscapes.

Critical Reception

Our Forbidden Places received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its atmospheric visuals and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors. Some critics found the pacing to be slow and the narrative occasionally obscure, while others lauded its emotional depth and artistic ambition.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking with a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.

  • Hatsune and Aoi deliver compelling and nuanced performances.

  • The film's deliberate pacing and ambiguous narrative may not appeal to all viewers.

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Fun Fact

The film's exploration of difficult emotional themes and its distinctive visual style are hallmarks of director Takahisa Zeze's work, who is known for his sensitive portrayal of human relationships.

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