Water
I was really moved by the film. I thought Deepa Mehta did a wonderful job portraying the widows of India.
Before this film I was completely unaware of the life of widows in India. I was taken back by their beliefs and rituals of leading a life of self-denial. I also thought it was odd that young girls got married when they were so young. I could not imagine getting married at a young age. I empathized with the widows and how other towns people treated them like dirt because they were widows. I enjoyed following the story line of the little girl. I was glad that she spoke her mind and tested things that she did not understand. I also enjoyed the behind the scenes so I could gain a batter understanding of the making of the film. I still can not believe that in 2007 there are still 34 million widows in India. I can still picture a part in the movie that has stayed with me. It was when Didi was talking to the one man that holds services everyday. She asked him about why widows have to live like this. He almost did not mention the fact that a law had just passed saying that widows can re-marry. He also said that they do not bother about the laws that do not "benefit them." I thought to myself, who wouldn't that law benefit?" I wanted to slap him for saying that and thinking that way. Hinduism is a conflict between consciousness and faith. I am going to rent the two movies that Deepa made before Water because I am sure that they will be as moving as this one was.