My Pure Land

As a rousing rebuke to patriarchal power, Masud's assured debut mostly hits the target, even if the overall package feels clumsy and simplistic in places.

The action scenes are awkwardly choreographed and difficult to follow, further hindered by frequent flashbacks that interrupt the pace of the film.

Most striking ... is the way Masud portrays strong independent women overcoming their struggles in this patriarchal society.

My Pure Land is a glorious paean to the strength of female resistance.