The Infidel (***)

Movie poster
Movie poster

This is a film about a muslim father (Mahmud) who is a “relaxed” muslim, his son want to marry the daughter of an devout muslim cleric, and want to visit the family to check how muslim the family really are.

The story takes a twist when Mahmud when clearing out his deceased mothers house finds an adoption certificate. After some investigation he finds out that he is the birth child of a Jew, who it turns out is still alive.

He then needs to learn about Judism in order to get past the Rabbi who is guarding the birth fathers room. With the help of an american jewish taxi who he had previously had an altercation with Mahmud.

The film is full of funny moments and the commedian Omid Dijalili, makes the funny moments all the better. Well worth a watch even though only 3 stars.