Thriller
Qatar,United Kingdom,United States of America
The Reluctant Fundamentalist is a dramatic thriller film directed by Mira Nair. The movie stars Riz Ahmed as Changez, a Pakistani immigrant who comes to the United States to pursue his dream of success and prosperity. He lands an enviable job on Wall Street and falls in love with an American artist named Erica, played by Kate Hudson.
However, everything changes for Changez after the 9/11 attacks. As a result of his ethnicity and religion, he becomes a target of racism and discrimination, leading him to question his place in American society. Torn between his loyalty to his homeland and his admiration for America, Changez begins to feel like a stranger in both places.
As his relationships and career start to unravel, Changez meets a journalist, played by Liev Schreiber, who takes an interest in his story. He agrees to tell him about his experiences and how his American dream turned into a nightmare.
The Reluctant Fundamentalist is a powerful and thought-provoking story about identity, racism, and the consequences of our actions. It raises questions about the American Dream and what it means to be an immigrant in a post-9/11 world. The film offers a nuanced portrayal of the complexities of the immigrant experience and the difficulties of reconciling different cultures and values.
