The World Unseen

20072007
PG-13PG-13
1h 33m

Lisa Ray and Sheetal Sheth in The World Unseen (2007)

This is the theatrical trailer for The World Unseen, directed by Shamim Sarif.

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A drama centered on two women who engage in a dangerous relationship during South Africa's apartheid era.A drama centered on two women who engage in a dangerous relationship during South Africa's apartheid era.A drama centered on two women who engage in a dangerous relationship during South Africa's apartheid era.

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Awards
- 18 wins & 2 nominations

The World Unseen (2007)

Lisa Ray, Colin Moss, and Porteus Xandau in The World Unseen (2007)

Sheetal Sheth in The World Unseen (2007)

Lisa Ray and Sheetal Sheth in The World Unseen (2007)

Parvin Dabas and Lisa Ray in The World Unseen (2007)

Lisa Ray and Sheetal Sheth in The World Unseen (2007)

Lisa Ray and Sheetal Sheth in The World Unseen (2007)

Amber Rose Revah in The World Unseen (2007)

The World Unseen (2007)

Sheetal Sheth in The World Unseen (2007)

Sheetal Sheth in The World Unseen (2007)

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Taglines
- Nothing Can Stop You From Falling In Love.
Genres
- Drama
- Romance
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material involving sexuality, and violence
Parents guide

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".

Soundtracks
Broken (End Credits)
Written and Performed by Leonie Casanova
Copyright by Leonie Casanova

Top review

10/10

A different view of South Africa and Apartheid

I had the good fortune of seeing this magnificent film at the Toronto International Film Festival. Once a year, sometimes twice I see a film that makes my three movie a week habit all worthwhile, something that is so honest and pure that it's like watching a little piece of Heaven come to life on the screen in front of you. The World Unseen was that for me. I don't want to give anything away. I'll simply say that Writer/Director Shamim Sarif works from her heart and her soul delivering a movie that obviously meant the world to her. Lisa Ray, so wonderful in Water, had me in the palm of her hand, pencil her in as an actress to watch in the future. And Sheetal Sheth was a revelation.

Set in the Indian community of Cape Town during Apartheid, The World Unseen looks through the politics, around the issues and shows us the world that is the lives and loves of two young woman, one very traditional, one anything but.

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Sep 10, 2007

Release date
- April 3, 2009 (United Kingdom)
Countries of origin
- South Africa
- United Kingdom
Official sites
- Official site
- Official site (United States)
Language
- English
Also known as
- Невидимый мир
Filming locations
- South Africa
Production companies
- Enlightenment Productions
- DO Productions
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Gross US & Canada
- $17,808
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $9,031
- Nov 9, 2008
Gross worldwide
- $23,101

See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

Runtime
1 hour 33 minutes
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1

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