When I saw this movie 20 years ago, I was blown away. The way the movie is shot, to make it look like a real time documentary, made the already harrowing story even more gripping. I'm sure much of this comes from the fact that the main characters are played by non-actors telling a story familiar to themselves and their community. It's one of the most gut-wrenching movies I've ever watched. Twenty years later, the fact that this stands out amongst the many movies I've seen as a cinephile is testament to its strength and timeless nature. It's not a mindless movie, as one has to be in the right frame of mind to get through it, but once viewed, it sticks with you.
Review of In This World
