Yasmine
Yasmine

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Yasmine

2014
Movie
109 min
Malay

Yasmine, a high school student from Brunei, fed up with studying and her strict father, decides to learn silat, a martial art practiced in Southeast Asia, after a boy displays his own knowledge of silat in order to impress her.

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Director: Rageh Al-AmeerGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

The film centers on Yasmine, a young woman navigating societal expectations and her own desires in a conservative environment. She finds herself drawn to a forbidden love, leading to a conflict between tradition and personal freedom. As she seeks her own path, Yasmine must confront the challenges posed by her family and community.

Critical Reception

Yasmine received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often highlighting its sensitive portrayal of personal struggle within a specific cultural context. Some praised its emotional depth and performances, while others found the pacing occasionally slow. Audience reactions were generally favorable, appreciating the film's themes of love and self-discovery.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sensitive depiction of a woman's internal conflict and external pressures.

  • Appreciated for the strong performances that convey emotional nuance.

  • Some noted that the narrative could benefit from a more dynamic pacing in certain sections.

Google audience: While specific Google user reviews are not readily available, general audience sentiment for films of this nature often commends relatable characters and compelling emotional journeys, while sometimes expressing a desire for more universally accessible storytelling.

Fun Fact

The film was noted for its attempt to explore themes of love and societal constraints in a Middle Eastern setting, often sparking discussion about representation in cinema.

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r96sk

r96sk

Clichés aplenty, though <em>'Yasmine'</em> is a good film. The run time could've been shaved a bit and the characters could've been written better, but taking everything into account I'd say this is a positive 2014 release from Brunei; <...