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Self-indulgent movie not worth watching - save your money.


I am SURE that the filmwriter was writing about himself and his experiences. There is no even much of a critical view on the fact that this frenchman exploits the moroccans (so the filmmaker- and writer) must be also one who enjoys the fruits of this explotation.

Yes, it is completely creepy- and the actor looks completely fit for a gay film rather than for one like this.

It is not about sex or seduction, it is about money and manipulation. The only moment of truth is when Raja says "you have driven me further into this life (I wanted to get out of)" . (ok, my words, not textual).

It is a movie that wouldn't flow in the USA because anyone a little smart would call for SEXUAL HARRASMENT when the boss - and rich man- has the money that you so desperately need. If you are going to loose a PROPER job just because you say no to the boss to his sexual requests, then it is OBVIOUSLY sexual harrasment.

What is SCARY AND CREEPY is the fact that the MAN who wrote/directed this seems to think that it is the story of a "tortured" man, instead of realizing how awful and demeaning this movie is to any woman that was or could have been, or could imagine being, under a boss like that.

I found it in Blockbusters and the sleeve was completely misguiding! I am sure it was the only way of placing this movie for rent.

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