Disobedience

Disobedience

Love is an act of defiance

Directed by Sebastián Lelio

Produced by Braven Films, Element Pictures

2018114 min6.9 / 10

A tender, introspective exploration of forbidden love between two women navigating faith, identity, and the pull of their shared past within an Orthodox Jewish community.

New York photographer Ronit flies to London after learning about the death of her estranged father. Ronit is returning to the same Orthodox Jewish community that shunned her decades earlier for her childhood attraction to Esti, a female friend. Their fortuitous and happy reunion soon reignites their burning passion as the two women explore the boundaries of faith and sexuality.

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  • Is Disobedience one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 94% of films.

  • Is Disobedience violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Disobedience sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Disobedience scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does Disobedience end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Disobedience easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

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Love65

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