Michael Winterbottom's brilliant drama is a truly harrowing depiction of the refugee experience. An impeccable blend of documentary and fiction, IN THIS WORLD follows two young Afghani cousins, Jamal and Enayat, as they make a dangerous, seemingly impossible trek to freedom. Starting in the northwest province of Peshawar, Pakistan, the pair's parents pay an exorbitant amount of money to a man who promises to transport them safely to London. But this path is fraught with danger. Unfamiliar with the new languages that are continually being thrust upon them, Jamal is forced to communicate in a broken English that he barely understands. After a few stumbling blocks, the pair finally makes it to Istanbul at which point the already exhausted cousins must board a freight container with other immigrants and set out on a pitch-black, torturous journey across the sea to Trieste, Italy. With no end in sight, the cousins endure another refugee camp in Sangatte, France, before the final, dangerous break for the shores of England, clinging to the frame of an 18-wheel truck. Winterbottom, known for his stunning versatility as a director, tackles this brave subject matter with startling humanity. Marcel Zyskind's immediate camerawork and Dario Marianelli's sweeping musical score add even greater emotional impact, resulting in a truly important cinematic achievement.DVD Features:Region [unknown]Keep CaseWidescreenAdditional Release Material: Introduction - 1. Michael Winterbottom - Director Bonus Footage with Commentary from Michael Winterbottom - Director, Tony Grisoni - Screenwriter U.S. Theatrical Trailer U.K. Theatrical Trailer Bonus Trailers - 1. Highlights from the 2003 Sundance Film SeriesInteractive Features: Scene Access Interactive MenusText/Photo Galleries: Production Notes Biographies Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.