rehabpatail-769-712349 In a nutshell, "Sabah" is a lot of Arab stereotypes rolled into one and sends the wrong message about Muslim women. This is not something I usually care to defend but throughout the entire movie, all Sabah does is contradict herself. "Oh I can't do this because Islam says not to but hey, let me change 40 years of beliefs within a matter of a few minutes/days".I understand it's a movie and it's supposed to be lighthearted and whatnot but come on, this is extremely unrealistic for a movie that's trying to portray a situation a lot of Muslim women in the Western world are going through. Her transitions make no sense at all.SPOILER Does no one find it strange that her sister-in-law's affair is a topic that doesn't even get touched after it's been introduced? What was the point of bringing it up in the first place? SPOILERI don't know how people who have no experience with Islam and the Arab culture feel about this movie but as someone who does, I can say it sucked. A lot. A LOT. It was...just horrid. I don't think a minute went by when I didn't cringe or groan out of disbelief.

harp2wing For anyone who is looking for a love story that brings to the table verve, joy in life, a rare kind of courage, and beauty both musical and visual, look no further. SABAH has all of these.Picture a woman, 40 years old--never touched by love that sweeps one off the feet. Then picture her Muslim, in a family governed by tradition, and add the spice: a non-Muslim man lost in love with this 40 year old woman, and you have a wonderful story that crosses boundaries. It shows a woman who thought herself uncaring of marriage blossom suddenly, learning to make the most of the beauty that was already there. It shows surprise and wonder as a shy woman comes slowly out of her shell, coming fully into herself. It shows a man who sees his heart in that woman--and her courage to stand for that love.The music is wonderful. The actors all make you feel that you are a part of their story, as if you are a guest who knows them well, and can only hope for the best outcome. It also shows how two cultures can clash, then blend in the magical way that humans can manage, when the heart is there to do so. Watch this movie. Explore its colors. And prepare to be enchanted.

Rihab Sawah I don't LOVE many movies, but this one I DO LOVE! The story offers us an opportunity to get in touch with the very human part of who we are. Love is one of those few languages we all speak around the globe and there could never be boundaries to confine it, even the boundaries set by the training of a traditional religious family.I am an Arab who grew up in a traditional Muslim family in Damascus, Syria and have a somewhat similar story to that of Sabah, as I married a non-Arab, white with blue eyes, American man. I find stories like this refreshing as they go against every stereotype that boxed-minded people have about Arabs and Muslims. It is a story that does not fit into any mold, and forces the viewer to review their position and inner attitudes about another religion or culture.This movie is powerful in a sense that it stands in the face of all western propaganda regarding Arabs, and paints Arabs for who they really are: human beings who live in every day life, fall in love, have joys and sorrows, and in their hearts are very generous and compassionate people.

amalkhalaf i watched this film in Bahrain yesterday at the Regardes des femmes film festival run by the Alliance Francaise. it was great to see a film portraying an Arab family abroad and the love story between people from two cultures. although there were some shortcomings in the acting and delivery- as well as a few really dodgy scenes- i enjoyed this movie and laughed a lot...and i related so well to the experiences of the house and of the main character Sabah. I also loved the music and the theme tune and have been singing it all day. Overall, i was very happy to have had the opportunity to see this film and to support a young talented director who tells stories of a world that i cannot always see on the big screen.