Polite Society

Name: Polite Society
Director: Nida Manzoor
Genre: Comedy, Action, Drama
Released: 2023
Cast: Priya Kansara, Ritu Arya, Shobu Kapoor, Ella Bruccoleri, Seraphina Beh

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Nida Manzoor• Director Priya Kansara Ritu Arya Shobu Kapoor Ella Bruccoleri Seraphina Beh Shona Babayemi Nimra Bucha Jeff Mirza Akshay Khanna Renu Brindle

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Who would love this

♥Viewers who enjoy genre-bending comedies, action films with a strong feminist message, stories about sisterhood and family dynamics, and films that offer a fresh cultural perspective would likely love "Polite Society." Fans of Nida Manzoor's previous work, like "We Are Lady Parts," will also find much to appreciate.

Who might not

✗Those who prefer strictly conventional genre films or dislike tonal shifts might find the film's eclectic mix jarring. Viewers who are not open to stylized action or humor, or who prefer more straightforward narratives, might not connect with its unique approach.

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What critics are saying about Polite Society

Nida Manzoor’s riotously funny and action-packed film “Polite Society” is a bold feature debut that defies categorization. At its core, it’s about the power of supportive sisters, but it goes on to critique the limitations of cultural, generational, and gendered expectations all between well-choreographed high kicks and punches.As director and screenwriter, Manzoor savors every ingredient of her film and its possibilities. Beyond the Jackie Chan-esque comic combats or perfectly villainous mother-in-law-to-be Raheela (Nimra Bucha), a lot is happening between the lines.

Polite Society movie review & film summary (2023) | Roger Ebert

Director Nida Manzoor’s feature debut mines the conflict between the old and new guard – a familiar trope in British-South Asian cinema – and gives it a fresh twist. By Lillian Crawford.The graphic-novel style of Polite Society in its characterisations shows that Manzoor isn’t ashamed of its lack of realism. While in many ways its themes and ideas are connected to Ayub Khan Din’s play and film East Is East (1999), about a mixed-ethnicity household in Salford, Manzoor maximises on the larger budget of her film.

How Polite Society Reframes Intergenerational Tension