Review of Water (2014) by Érick H — 01 Oct 2007

This is a powerful movie about widows in 1930s India. Watch it.

This review of Water (2014) was written by Érick H on 01 Oct 2007.

Water has generally received positive reviews.

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By Sista M (8) on 16 Jul 2012

An amazing look into the lives of Indian women who are widows and how they are forced to live in their culture where they are deemed untouchables…

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By Heidi R (79) on 01 Jun 2010

Quite possibly my favorite movie. If you haven't seen this film you should do so ASAP! It's breath taking…

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By Jessica L (674) on 16 May 2010

Amazing. Great photography. Very touching.Should listen to the director's comments…

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By Lindsay W (291) on 30 Jul 2012

This story of the abandoned widows in India will rip your heart and shock you to the core…

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By Jim A (789) on 27 Jan 2011

Truth needs to be told and sometimes it may take a generation to change a cultural injustice…

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By Fredrik S (130) on 21 Nov 2011

Incredibruu but it had no dancing scenes and it was deep…

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By Ed T (186) on 21 Jun 2011

Pace is like water... sometimes as slow as a drip and then in a rush. It classically tragic but ulimately hopeful…

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By Ed F (209) on 23 May 2010

Twas a very touching, very moving film…

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By Annemette H (7) on 01 Dec 2010

I was not aware the conditions widows in India had to face and are still doing so. Being condemned to such a life, because religion says so…

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By Mala P (32) on 20 Jun 2011

This is such a great film. It's quite an eye opener, but very sad as this type practice still goes on in India today. It's a must see in my books…

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