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Product Description Luc Besson directs this biopic about Burmese pro-democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi, played in the film by Michelle Yeoh. Suu Kyi spent almost 15 years under house arrest for leading a non-violent uprising against Burma's long-standing military dictatorship. With the unwavering support of her husband, Oxford academic Michael Aris (David Thewlis), Suu Kyi sacrifices the peace and security of family life in England to lead the struggle to bring democracy to her native country, and put an end to the violence, corruption and human rights abuses that have come to characterise Burmese politics. From .co.uk Director Luc Besson proves for the umpteenth time that he’s not one to be restricted by genre with The Lady. It’s a film that tells the real life story of Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel-prize winning campaigner who fought for democracy in Burma. The film starts back in her childhood, before picking up with her happily married in England. By this time, she’s played by Michelle Yeoh, with David Thewlis stepping into the shoes of her husband. Events conspire to take her back to Burma, though, and The Lady then concerns itself as much with the separation of husband and wife as it does the political situation. That makes it a bumpy film, and sometimes an unfocused one. Yet Besson’s intentions are so strong, and his meticulous detail so obvious, that the film’s issues are easy to forgive. Furthermore, Michelle Yeoh clearly devoted herself to the lead role, comfortably giving the best performance of her career. David Thewlis? He’s excellent, too, as always. There’s clearly a better film to be made out of the story of Aung San Suu Kyi, but that doesn’t make The Lady a bad one. What’s more, thanks to Yeoh’s magnificent central turn, even in its weaker moments, there’s usually something of interest happening. The Lady has problems, certainly, but it has some genuine ambition, too. --Jon Foster
J**R
Michelle Yeoh is outstanding
The story of Aung San Suu Kyi is one of the great struggles of out time and Michelle Yeoh takes the part quite brilliantly. The settings in Thailand are very well done and the murderous generals portrayed with great skill. I felt however that the role of her UK family were out of proportion to the business in Burma and rather over done. They were not easy roles to play and were as well acted as the script allowed, there was just too much of it and all a bit too emotional. I would have liked more on the political behind the scenes activities to put pressure on the generals which was rather skated over. The lack of optional subtitles for the hearing impaired is also to be regretted.
K**D
UTMOST ADORATION.
I have the utmost adoration for this wonderful lady. If I could give her 5 stars in person, I would. She is worth her weight in 24 carrat gold (even if her countries government and losers don't think so). Michelle Yeoh does a wonderful portrayal of the lady in question.For what she has had to put up with in her life, she deserves the freedom she now has.A non democratic government, run by the money hungry military, can only be looked upon as a bunch of losers.Losers who have mistreated one of their own in the manner she has been treated, deserve no sympathy from anyone, any country or any government.We can all love her for who she is, for what she is, for the tragedies that she has faced and hopefully her government will stand by their word and let her be the wonderful woman she is....a person who loves her country and its people who suffer hardships because of the way of life they have been forced to live.
I**N
The Lady's family
My lasting memory of this film is not just the Lady, but more the Lady's family. As a work of art it is worth five stars. Very well created and with many subtleties and touches and of course some wonderful acting. The terrible effects of military dictatorship are well presented with just the right amount of violent imagery to convey the seriousness. Equally as strong are the stresses and losses the family are forced to accept in the cause of principle and justice.
T**I
A must for those who believe in democracy
This is a great film. I missed it at the cinema when it was on general release and so was glad to be able to be able to buy the DVD. This is a true story and tells something of the suffering of the people of Burma under the harsh military junta who control the country. Aung San Suu Kyi is an extremely brave lady and this film depicts something of her life. If you believe in democracy and want to see Burma a free country this film will interest you and may persuade you to become actively involved in supporting the reasonable demands of the Burmese people to be free from oppression.
B**E
Devotion and Human understanding. A love story.
As I'm going to Burma in October I bought this to get a feeling for the country and Aung San Suu Kyi and I was not disappointed.Having to choose between her country and her family was difficult yet human. The rest of us can travel the world but Sung San Suu Kyi cannot.
L**U
The lady DVD
This is an amazing film, and having worked in Burma and on the borders was of great interest to me. It is challenging and sad, but reflects something of the strength of this incredible woman. I was hoping it would hit the cinemas more than it did, It beats the Iron lady (Mararet Thatchers story...which came out simultaneously)for me any day.This is about a true hero whos life and everything she cared about was put aside for the sake of truth, democracy and justice.... I would one day want to meet this legendary lady. Made me want to go back again.Fantastic!
E**S
Lovely film
I am a fan of the actress, Michelle. Well acted. :-)
J**N
The Lady
Great film Thank you. arrived fast.
S**A
The Lady
Commozione, tenacia e coraggio sono gli ingredienti di questo film diretto dal regista Luc Besson.Il film tratta in maniera straordinaria le vicende del premio Nobel per la pace 1991 Aung San Suu Kyi.Aung San Suu Kyi animata dagli insegnamenti di Gandhi, cerca di liberare il suo paese, la Birmania da un violento regime militare.La donna donna, dotata di profondo coraggio conduce una battaglia non violenta per liberare il suo popolo.Viene messa agli arresti domiciliari per anni, senza poter rivedere suo marito e i suoi figli.Verrà liberata, grazie agli aiuti forniti dai vari stati del mondo nel 2010.Nel 2012, dopo anni di prigionia, ritira il premio Nobel assegnatole anni prima.La donna è attualmente ancora in vita e continua la sua lotta per liberare la Birmania.Interpretazione straordinaria da parte di tutti gli attori.Magnifica Michelle Yeoh che interpreta la protagonista in modo elegante.
A**S
Film eccezionale su una donna eccezionale !
Bellissimo film, ambientato e sceneggiato benissimo e che dovrebbero vedere, sopratutto, coloro che si sono permessi di "sminuire" (in buona, o....cattiva fede !)la figura di Aung San Suu Ky, per non aver seguito il marito a Londra e, quindi, per averlo lasciato morire di cancro senza la sua presenza.....(un vecchio detto pellerossa consiglia "prima di giudicare qualcuno devi camminare per un anno nei suoi mocassini.....!!!"). In fondo è un problema di "scala di valori".....e, purtroppo, la nostra si è troppo assuefatta all'egoismo !! Sempre di altissimo livello, poi, i servizi di Amazon nell'evasione dell'ordine e nella spedizione e consegna del materiale !!
I**L
Beeindruckende Frau - beeindruckender Film
Die Biographie einer Friedensnobelpreisträgerin in Form eines Films-Eine beeindruckende Frau, die Burma in die Demokratie führte - langsam aber beständig,mit großer Hartnäckigkeit und Beständigkeit.Nicht ausgeklammert - aber dennoch nur kurz gestreift, sind die Entbehrungen, die diese politische Entscheidung für ihren Mann und ihre Söhne bedeutet haben.Wer immer sich für politische Veränderungen interessiert,wer immer sich für beeindruckende politische Persönlichkeiten interessiert,wer immer sich für andere Kulturen interessiert,ist bei diesem Film goldrichtig. Sehr empfehelnswert.
S**A
Ein wundervoller Film
Was für ein wunderschöner Film! Traurig, dass es eine Geschichte ist, die immer noch ein aktuelles Thema ist! Es handelt sich um eine Filmbiografie des Filmemachers Luc Besson über die Friedensnobelpreisträgerin Aung San Suu Kyi, die aus politischen Gründen insgesamt 15 Jahre unter Hausarrest stand und ihre Familiengeschichte! Aung San Suu Kyi ist eine birmanische Polotikerin, die sich sich seit den 80er-Jahren für eine gewaltlose Demokratisierung ihres Heimatlandes einsetzt!
R**E
Interessanter Film
Politisch Interessierten ist Aung San Suu Kyi ein Begriff. Aber wohl nur wenige wissen mehr über die "private" Freiheitskämpferin. Der Film stellt nicht ihr politisches Wirken in den Vordergrund, sondern das Schicksal einer Familie, die plötzlich auseinandergerissen wird und auch die Rolle des Ehemanns, der im Westen dafür sorgt, dass das Schicksal der Bevölkerung Myanmars und seiner Frau nicht völlig ignoriert wird. Wie sehenswert der Film ist, zeigt die Tasache, dass er in den 08/15-kinos kleiner Städte gar nicht zu sehen war - Angst vor Anspruch...
B**R
Storia incredibile
Una storia di incredibile coraggio e determinazione, di pace e di forza d'animo.Michelle Yeoh sublime!
C**N
DVD
Consegna veloce, acquistato da un'altro venditore; sempicemente perfetto. Film bellissimo.
C**E
The Lady - dvd
Quando il bene collettivo prevale sul bene del singolo non si può far altro che ammirarne il coraggio. Noi italiani non siamo abituati ad essere governati da persone come questa donna, che ha messo il bene del suo popolo al di sopra di tutto, per certi versi, anche dell'inimmaginalbile e la rende straordinariamente differente.
A**I
Der etwas andere Luc Besson
ein Film wie 'Gandhi', die 'Eiserne Lady' fällt einem auch noch ein, sehr überzeugende Darsteller, ein interessanter Film über ein überzeugtes Leben. Die Blu Ray bietet sehr gutes Bild und noch ein paar Extras, leider keine 'Original' Doku dazu, das wäre das Sahnehäupchen gewesen.
F**K
Weltpolitik in Form einer Biographie
Die Biographie einer Friedensnobelpreisträgerin, deren Leben man seit Jahrzehnten verfolgen kann.Die Schauspieler sehen aus wie die lebenden Personen im richtigen Leben und spielen gleichzeitig ihre Rolle ausgezeichnet.Bewegende Bilder und viel Hintergrundinformationen, die man aus der Presse nicht so kannte.
M**D
bluray the lady
buon film di una storia vera e di assurdo imperialismo orientale con una buona interpretazione della yeoh calatasi nella parte molto bene
S**I
super Film
Für alle die nach Burma/Myanmar reisen, finde ich, ich dieser Film Pflicht. Man versteht die Geschichte und das Land besser. Für alle die sich für dieses Land interessieren, es ist ein ganz toller Film. Mir hat es in Burma vieles begreiflicher gemacht.
G**I
Unglaubliche Geschichte
Must have. Eine Geschichte die bewegt und unglaublich staunen lässt. Welche Kraft, welche Geradlinigkeit kann ein Mensch in sich tragen. Eine wahre Geschichte.
C**.
Bellissimo
Perfette le condizioni dell'oggetto.E' davvero un gran bel film d'autore.Consigliato a tutti gli amanti di questo genere.Stupendo
A**È
Film eccezionale!
Consigliatissimo, una storia vera e commovente. Conosco personalmente la situazione della Birmania (Myanmar) e il film la descrive molto bene. Un must.
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