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The World Unseen (2007)

PG_13  94 min  -  Drama   -  15 January 2009 (Germany)
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A drama centered on two women who engage in a dangerous relationship during South Africa's apartheid era.

Director:

Shamim Sarif

Writers:

Shamim Sarif (novel), Shamim Sarif (screenplay)

Stars:

Lisa Ray, Sheetal Sheth and Parvin Dabas
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lisa Ray ...
Miriam
Sheetal Sheth ...
Amina Harjan
Parvin Dabas ...
Omar
Nandana Sen ...
Rehmat
David Dennis David Dennis ...
Jacob
Grethe Fox Grethe Fox ...
Madeleine
Colin Moss ...
De Witt
Natalie Becker ...
Farah
Rajesh Gopie Rajesh Gopie ...
Sadru
Bernard White ...
Mr. Harjan
Avantika Akerkar Avantika Akerkar ...
Mrs. Harjan
Amber Rose Revah ...
Begum
Leonie Casanova Leonie Casanova ...
Doris
Roderick Priestley ...
Stewart
Ethan Sarif-Kattan Ethan Sarif-Kattan ...
Sam
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A drama centered on two women who engage in a dangerous relationship during South Africa's apartheid era.

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Plot Keywords:

Based On Novel

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material involving sexuality, and violence See all certifications »

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Country:

South Africa | UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Die verborgene Welt See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$9,031 (USA) (9 November 2008) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$16,832 (USA) (23 November 2008)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Enlightenment Productions, DO Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

South Africa:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color
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Trivia

According to director Shamim Sarif when this film was sent for consideration to a film festival in Dubai, the DVD was mailed back to them with a note, which simply stated "the subject matter does not exist". See more »

Soundtracks

"Again"
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