La Mauvaise Réputation

That was something! You don’t have to be an idiotic islamophobe, graduated from the University of Life and with an SPD badge to recognise that this film is relevant. It takes a look at the problem of the integration of immigrants without any rosy glasses, showing how keeping the traditional customs and morals of the first generation can lead to terrible consequences, even in the case of a family that, at first sight, seems integrated (in the sense of a comfortable life free of crime). (17/08/2018)

A sensitive, unflinching social drama focusing on the life of a Pakistani family in Oslo, including their strict cultural traditions and religion. Nisha, the protagonist, would love to live a life like every teenager today – partying, drinking and having sex with her boyfriend – but unfortunately her family and culture doesn't allow this and when her father catches her in the room with her boyfriend a fatal never ending hell begins for her that knows no boundaries and has no end. Since Nisha is a really beautiful lady, I empathized strongly with her and experienced all her problems almost with her. It's very powerful and emotional and we can be happy here because women in Pakistan and in Islam in general have it absolutely hard. A powerful experience with psychological undertones. 80% (08/01/2019)

I don't even know what I will say. That I'm grateful for the country I was born in? That it shocks me that living in a democratic country doesn't necessarily mean freedom? That I can't even imagine a life where my family is my worst enemy? Iram Haq knew exactly how to take a story and make it utterly believable without exploiting the viewer. For me, this really hurt. (13/11/2021)