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Disobedience
Director: Sebastian Lelio (“A Fantastic Woman,” “Gloria”)
Cast: Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams, Alessandro Nivola, Anton Lesser
Details: An adaptation of the Naomi Alderman novel, “Disobedience” comes after universal acclaim for Chilean filmmaker Sebastian Lelio’s two previous arthouse films “Gloria” and “A Fantastic Woman” which told complex stories of two very different women dealing with the often brutal hardships that life throws at them.
His English language debut here is similar but confined to the very specific and insular London Orthodox Jewish community and romantic triangle including a taboo lesbian relationship in this faith of deep sexual repression. Premiering in Toronto last Fall to strong reviews, the movie opens in April via boutique distributors Bleecker Street.