A well-intentioned effort in which the film's intentions are firmly expressed in the film's opening prologue, In Between readily establishes itself as as a film more interested in passionate polemics than nuanced discourse when it comes to the personal autonomy of woman under this repressive society. Detailing the plight of three woman, each with their own unique path in which they navigate the oppressive spaces in which they inhabit, In Between plays with the juxtaposition between harassment and outright assault, detailing the fine-line which exists between the two while also exhibiting the profound differences which can exists between liberal and authoritarian-cultural societies. The film is deeply humanist and emotionally effective yet it shows too much restraint in its decision-making, whether explicit or not, never fully willing to the commit to an expose of intricate tentacles that intermingle and overlap between the social, political, and economical aspects of these two cultures - Palestine & Israel. Personal autonomy for woman is the film's sweeping plea, and it's effective in its ability to exhibit how authority, even when it hides behind the veil of "protection" is oppressive and destructive towards any notion of agency let alone liberty.
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