Disobedience (2017, dir. Sebastián Lelio). A woman returns to her strict Orthodox Jewish community in London after her rabbi father’s death, only to rekindle a forbidden love with her childhood best friend, now married to her cousin. Stars Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams, and Alessandro Nivola.
In New York, his estranged daughter, Ronit (Rachel Weisz), receives the news and, after a night of self-destructive grieving, decides to return to London to pay her respects. Her homecoming is anything but warm. Initially welcomed by her childhood friend, Dovid (Alessandro Nivola), the late rabbi's protégé, she is stunned to discover he is now married to Esti (Rachel McAdams), another close friend from her youth. Ronit's bohemian appearance and independent demeanor clash sharply with the community's conservative traditions, and she quickly senses the muted hostility from those who remember her past. The source of her estrangement becomes clear: Ronit and Esti were once adolescent lovers, a relationship that was discovered and condemned, leading to Ronit’s exile.
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In a departure from her usual roles, McAdams portrays Esti as a "timid, tired-eyed schoolteacher". The performance has been described as "a character unlike any we’ve yet seen from her," skillfully embodying a woman whose inner life has been suppressed for years. Critics noted her character as the emotional heart of the story. However, a minority of reviews, like James Berardinelli's, felt McAdams was "unable to match Weisz for intensity or depth" and "miscast". This perspective, while not universal, highlights the challenging nature of her role.
The film's emotional depth is carried by the powerful performances of its three leads.
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Whether watched for its stellar performances or its thematic exploration of personal agency, Disobedience remains a significant film in modern queer cinema.
The film’s climax hinges on the concept of "free will." It suggests that true faith and true love cannot be coerced; they must be chosen freely. Visual and Emotional Tone
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