A story told from two feature-length perspectives, Britz proves itself an effective overview of Muslim life in post 9-11 Britain. Intolerance - from Jihadists, family traditionalists and the police - interfere with the lives of two siblings, who attempt to counteract the situation - in two radically opposing fashions. Generally well-done, though I found Nasima less sympathetic than her brother; her transition seemed too drastic to be fully plausible and her leaving her boyfriend to the not-so-tender mercies of her cousins left me thinking : What a bitch! Sohail comes off as a more likeable and complex character, with only his reflex patriotism threatening his plausibility. Also, with Nasima's speech at the end, did the director intend to excuse or sanction jihad? See it for yourself to place that verdict.....
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