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The Forgiven
2022 117 min Morocco, United Kingdom, United States of America R 16+
★6.3
Drama
Director: John Michael McDonagh
🎭 Based on
«The Forgiven»
byLawrence Osborne
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Description
Over a weekend in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, a random accident reverberates through the lives of both the local Muslims and Western visitors to a house party in a grand villa.
US Gross:
$340,222
Starring
Aissam Taamart
Actor
Omar Ghazaoui
Actor
David McSavage
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
The Forgiven features a talented ensemble cast and striking visuals, but fails to execute its ambitious critique of wealth and cultural collision. The film is frequently criticized for its aimless narrative structure and underdeveloped thematic exploration.
| Cinematography | The cinematography effectively juxtaposes the libertine, hedonistic lifestyle of the expatriates against the traditional environment of Morocco. | |
| Theme | The film fails to effectively translate its lofty intentions into a coherent critique of colonial attitudes and wealthy blindness. | |
| Pacing | The narrative suffers from a lack of focus, often feeling aimless and dragging significantly across its two-hour runtime. | |
| Ending | The resolution is considered disappointing and leaves audiences feeling largely indifferent to the plight of the characters. | |
| Acting | The performances are debated; while the ensemble is generally recognized as talented, individual contributions like Matt Smith's are viewed as overrated or unremarkable. |