When you think about immigration, is it only dealing with
United States? Do you think Hispanics
are the only ones to migrate? Immigration is an issue that every country deals
with it. However, I am not here to discuss about my view on immigration but knowing
what people go through the journey can be a revelation. It is a dangerous
journey to take that people share, no matter what ethnicity they are or their destination.
There are many sources discussing the issue of immigration but not about the
sacrifices, risks or the reasons for it. There are endless stories of people
who are abuse physically and mentally. Understanding the journey can give you
another perspective on the issue.
In This World is about a teenager’s journey from Shamshatoo
Refugee Camp to London. Along with his cousin, Jamal (protagonist) and Enayat
(cousin) go through an extensive process of smuggling through countries to
arrive at their destination. During the journey, they meet new people and
discover new cultures. At the end, the journey was not for the weak and
some were lost in chase of a fresh start.
My critique on the film is very simple. I was recommended to
watch this film because of the editing technique and narrative. At first, it
seems like a third-person narrative documentary about the community and then
focus on the teenager. The narrative changes when the focus is on Jamal and
Enayat. I got the feel that I was with them on their journey, not understanding
another language, witnessing how they slept from one place to another, and
experiencing anxiety for them. I believe that both director Michael
Winterbottom and writer Tony Grison did a phenomenal job on creating a film to
experience what their characters went through. It is not Hollywood material,
but it is an ordinary story of ordinary people wanting a better life. That is
what film is about, relating to the audience on a personal level.
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