--- product_id: 11749037 title: "I Can't Think Straight / World Unseen" price: "£1.63" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/11749037-i-cant-think-straight-world-unseen store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # I Can't Think Straight / World Unseen **Price:** £1.63 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** I Can't Think Straight / World Unseen - **How much does it cost?** £1.63 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/11749037-i-cant-think-straight-world-unseen) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description NTSC Region 0. Three disc (two DVD + CD) set including a bonus CD that contains the soundtrack to I Can't Think Straight. DVD One, I Can't Think Straight, is a sexy, urban, multi-cultural romantic comedy film with a twist. DVD Two: The World Unseen, is a touching, multi-cultural, period romantic drama... also with a twist! Both of the films touch on universal themes of being true to oneself, standing up for your beliefs, and the pursuit of love against all odds Both films star Lisa Ray (from Deepa Mehta's Oscar nominated Water) and Sheetal Sheth (Looking for Comedy in a Muslim World) and were directed by the best-selling author Shamim Sarif. The CD soundtrack includes tracks from Natacha Atlas, Leonie Casanova, Nadine Khouri and composer Raiomond Mirza. Review: Both films masterpieces in separate realms-Must owns! - First, let me say that I first became familiar with Shamim Sarif's work, while visiting the Philadelphia Gay Film Festival over the last few years. This will be long, as I ABSOLUTELY LOVE both films, and can't recommend them enough for some humor, realistic drama and a journey beyond any existing borders of the mind. As a connoisseur of hi-definition films, and a wide variety of domestic and world cinema, these are 2 that absolutely NEED to be on Blu-Ray! The colors and visual depictions in both films pop right off the screen and are begging for this treatment! My partner of 10 years and I have become life-long fans of Shamim's work, as this writer/director has captured our hearts and souls with relevant and poignant storylines that could serve as crossover projects for the mainstream media. I believe the latter is crucial in engaging America and the world in a dialogue of equality which transcends sexuality or gender. ***SPOILER ALERT*** THE WORLD UNSEEN: ===================== For me, this film is a stunning, visual masterpiece, based on the book of the same name. The sweeping visual landscape, and texture and layers of the setting, costumes, characters and lifestyle are simply magnificent and breathtaking. The film also masterfully captures the inhumanity, humiliation, cruelty and robbing of dignity caused by the laws of the period. It is a period piece, set in 1950's South Africa and tells the heartfelt and heart-breaking story of two women who find each other under during a chance encounter which awakens an emotional connection that ultimately unites them in heart, mind and soul. This occurs during a time period, where mixed race relationships are considered criminal, and the country has taken for granted that this should be acceptable. That is, except for those that characters that fight to revolt against this, and believe in equality. This includes Amina, the rebellious, courageous character (Sheetal Sheth) who ultimately reminds Miriam (Lisa Ray)-an oppressed and abused housewife, who has lost herself and her interests, in her "role"- that she the latter has the strength to stand on her own and be who she wants to be-personally and professionally. Both Sheetal Sheth and Lisa Ray do an incredible job of conveying their individual plights on screen-sometimes with little spoken word and an artistic journey that entrenches you into their quiet pain, caused by the situation. Their scenes are some of the most skillful, yearning and heart-wrenching I have ever seen. The story is told with such subtle and emotional complexity that I've rarely seen on film. Many feelings are conveyed with glances, the score itself, and unsaid words, which make this film incredibly powerful. Although the film leaves much implied, I was completely captivated by the power of the performances of the leads, as well as the supporting cast. I learned a great deal about the time period, as well as how much courage each character had to find within him/herself to ultimately emerge independent and dignified. Amina is playful, bold, flirty and powerful and Miriam is reserved, curious and taken with Amina and all that she represents. There is passionate chemistry between the two female leads, who ultimately risk everything to grasp that which is most important-love for each other and for life and happiness. The film has an open end, but keen viewers can deduce the outcome and will remember this powerful story forever. This is the winner of numerous awards, including the official selection at the Toronto Film Festival & London Film Festival. Do not miss this film! ***SPOILER ALERT*** I CAN'T THINK STRAIGHT- ===================== This has taken its spot among my favorite romantic comedies of all time. The soundtrack was up-tempo, fun and playful. The colors, costumes and set design where expertly integrated, and both this, and THE WORLD UNSEEN should be re-released on Blu-Ray (yes, I said that already!). The look of both films is amazing and begs for hi-definition treatment. This time Shamim Sarif uses humor effectively to shed light on the cultural taboo of being in a same sex relationship. She re-casts Lisa Ray as the confident, bold and seductive Tala, working on her own business, opposite Sheetal Sheth as Leila, the shy, beautiful and insightful writer, and object of Tala's affections. Together they explore this very forbidden, but inevitable love, and find their way to each other, with each other's help. But on the way, they are aided by friends in very humorous situations, and hindered by family members, still loyal to reserved tradition. The soundtrack is virtually its own character, as it includes catchy and sexy songs ranging from ethnic to ballad, which compliment Tala and Leila's journey perfectly. The cultural taboo of being in this relationship is a relatable conundrum that many same sex couples have faced, and despite this film's focus on Jordanian and Indian cultures, the overarching theme of being threatened, disowned and shunned by family is universal and sadly, very relevant. All of the characters are funny and charming, and the dialogue is hilarious and smart, but never preachy. I found it particularly interesting how the fathers in both THE WORLD UNSEEN and I CAN'T THINK STRAIGHT were overall very supportive-another rare depiction, given the theme and cultures depicted. Again, Shamim Sarif achieves the kind of crossover appeal, whether intentional or not, that allows the universal themes of unstoppable love to trump the sometimes "hot button" issues of gender, political and sexual orientation components. Both leads and the entire supporting cast envelop us with hope, laughter and inspiration. This is another wonderful achievement in bringing another one of her books to life on the screen. We love this movie, and have viewed it several times-each time picking up another funny line of dialogue and rooting for the characters all over again. We actually already owned it on DVD as it was released in the UK first. Yet, given the fantastic performances of these two actresses in THE WORLD UNSEEN, we saw I CAN'T THINK STRAIGHT at the '09 Philly Gay Film Festival again, and several times since then. These two films are truly must sees and the behind the scenes extras on both dvd's are great additions. Regardless of your sexual orientation, or interest in the genres, I highly recommend these 2 pieces as examples of genius book to film transitions and films that stand on their own (I've not read the books yet), that deliver a poignant message of hope, equality, inspiration and entertainment. A special thank you to the director & writer for using her incredible talent to portray courageous, memorable and complex characters and real stories with universal themes![...] Review: out of the suicide era - I enjoyed this film. I was tired of the old lesbian movies where you lost the girl and committed suicide. I always wonder why was it that all the straight movies were so much better than ours. I realized that it was b/c the guy always gets the girl. The little handful of movies that I've seen, seems to finally get it "girl gets girl". The story line was very interesting but no strange to real life situation. It's beautiful to see through the eyes of love all of those places or things you already experienced before on your own (the girls at Oxford). I must say that all the girls in this movie were gorgeous; two thumbs up! I'm not going to go into details of the movie as other critics have done a good job at it. I'm going to add one thing, they did a good job but I would have like to see a bit more passion in their acting when they were kissing or intimate. I've learned that a lot of these actresses are all straight and thus their kisses are more of mental condition (I have to, it's in my contract) than something that they would feel naturally if they had a guy in front of them. Perhaps we should use lesbians actresses to reach that extra level of real art in films. Would you use apples to make orange juices? That of course is my humble opinion. Overall it's a great movie and I do recommend it. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Contributor | Antonia Frering, Dalip Tahil, Lisa Ray, Nina Wadia, Shamim Sarif, Sheetal Sheth | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,071 Reviews | | Format | Color, Import, Multiple Formats, NTSC | | Genre | Music Video & Concerts, Soundtracks | | Language | English | | Runtime | 2 hours and 55 minutes | ## Product Details - **Contributor:** Antonia Frering, Dalip Tahil, Lisa Ray, Nina Wadia, Shamim Sarif, Sheetal Sheth - **Format:** Color, Import, Multiple Formats, NTSC - **Genre:** Music Video & Concerts, Soundtracks - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 2 hours and 55 minutes ## Images ![I Can't Think Straight / World Unseen - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91+nZ87pFWL.jpg) ![I Can't Think Straight / World Unseen - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91P7wAE3UiL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Both films masterpieces in separate realms-Must owns! *by S***R on July 25, 2009* First, let me say that I first became familiar with Shamim Sarif's work, while visiting the Philadelphia Gay Film Festival over the last few years. This will be long, as I ABSOLUTELY LOVE both films, and can't recommend them enough for some humor, realistic drama and a journey beyond any existing borders of the mind. As a connoisseur of hi-definition films, and a wide variety of domestic and world cinema, these are 2 that absolutely NEED to be on Blu-Ray! The colors and visual depictions in both films pop right off the screen and are begging for this treatment! My partner of 10 years and I have become life-long fans of Shamim's work, as this writer/director has captured our hearts and souls with relevant and poignant storylines that could serve as crossover projects for the mainstream media. I believe the latter is crucial in engaging America and the world in a dialogue of equality which transcends sexuality or gender. ***SPOILER ALERT*** THE WORLD UNSEEN: ===================== For me, this film is a stunning, visual masterpiece, based on the book of the same name. The sweeping visual landscape, and texture and layers of the setting, costumes, characters and lifestyle are simply magnificent and breathtaking. The film also masterfully captures the inhumanity, humiliation, cruelty and robbing of dignity caused by the laws of the period. It is a period piece, set in 1950's South Africa and tells the heartfelt and heart-breaking story of two women who find each other under during a chance encounter which awakens an emotional connection that ultimately unites them in heart, mind and soul. This occurs during a time period, where mixed race relationships are considered criminal, and the country has taken for granted that this should be acceptable. That is, except for those that characters that fight to revolt against this, and believe in equality. This includes Amina, the rebellious, courageous character (Sheetal Sheth) who ultimately reminds Miriam (Lisa Ray)-an oppressed and abused housewife, who has lost herself and her interests, in her "role"- that she the latter has the strength to stand on her own and be who she wants to be-personally and professionally. Both Sheetal Sheth and Lisa Ray do an incredible job of conveying their individual plights on screen-sometimes with little spoken word and an artistic journey that entrenches you into their quiet pain, caused by the situation. Their scenes are some of the most skillful, yearning and heart-wrenching I have ever seen. The story is told with such subtle and emotional complexity that I've rarely seen on film. Many feelings are conveyed with glances, the score itself, and unsaid words, which make this film incredibly powerful. Although the film leaves much implied, I was completely captivated by the power of the performances of the leads, as well as the supporting cast. I learned a great deal about the time period, as well as how much courage each character had to find within him/herself to ultimately emerge independent and dignified. Amina is playful, bold, flirty and powerful and Miriam is reserved, curious and taken with Amina and all that she represents. There is passionate chemistry between the two female leads, who ultimately risk everything to grasp that which is most important-love for each other and for life and happiness. The film has an open end, but keen viewers can deduce the outcome and will remember this powerful story forever. This is the winner of numerous awards, including the official selection at the Toronto Film Festival & London Film Festival. Do not miss this film! ***SPOILER ALERT*** I CAN'T THINK STRAIGHT- ===================== This has taken its spot among my favorite romantic comedies of all time. The soundtrack was up-tempo, fun and playful. The colors, costumes and set design where expertly integrated, and both this, and THE WORLD UNSEEN should be re-released on Blu-Ray (yes, I said that already!). The look of both films is amazing and begs for hi-definition treatment. This time Shamim Sarif uses humor effectively to shed light on the cultural taboo of being in a same sex relationship. She re-casts Lisa Ray as the confident, bold and seductive Tala, working on her own business, opposite Sheetal Sheth as Leila, the shy, beautiful and insightful writer, and object of Tala's affections. Together they explore this very forbidden, but inevitable love, and find their way to each other, with each other's help. But on the way, they are aided by friends in very humorous situations, and hindered by family members, still loyal to reserved tradition. The soundtrack is virtually its own character, as it includes catchy and sexy songs ranging from ethnic to ballad, which compliment Tala and Leila's journey perfectly. The cultural taboo of being in this relationship is a relatable conundrum that many same sex couples have faced, and despite this film's focus on Jordanian and Indian cultures, the overarching theme of being threatened, disowned and shunned by family is universal and sadly, very relevant. All of the characters are funny and charming, and the dialogue is hilarious and smart, but never preachy. I found it particularly interesting how the fathers in both THE WORLD UNSEEN and I CAN'T THINK STRAIGHT were overall very supportive-another rare depiction, given the theme and cultures depicted. Again, Shamim Sarif achieves the kind of crossover appeal, whether intentional or not, that allows the universal themes of unstoppable love to trump the sometimes "hot button" issues of gender, political and sexual orientation components. Both leads and the entire supporting cast envelop us with hope, laughter and inspiration. This is another wonderful achievement in bringing another one of her books to life on the screen. We love this movie, and have viewed it several times-each time picking up another funny line of dialogue and rooting for the characters all over again. We actually already owned it on DVD as it was released in the UK first. Yet, given the fantastic performances of these two actresses in THE WORLD UNSEEN, we saw I CAN'T THINK STRAIGHT at the '09 Philly Gay Film Festival again, and several times since then. These two films are truly must sees and the behind the scenes extras on both dvd's are great additions. Regardless of your sexual orientation, or interest in the genres, I highly recommend these 2 pieces as examples of genius book to film transitions and films that stand on their own (I've not read the books yet), that deliver a poignant message of hope, equality, inspiration and entertainment. A special thank you to the director & writer for using her incredible talent to portray courageous, memorable and complex characters and real stories with universal themes![...] ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ out of the suicide era *by L***R on March 7, 2010* I enjoyed this film. I was tired of the old lesbian movies where you lost the girl and committed suicide. I always wonder why was it that all the straight movies were so much better than ours. I realized that it was b/c the guy always gets the girl. The little handful of movies that I've seen, seems to finally get it "girl gets girl". The story line was very interesting but no strange to real life situation. It's beautiful to see through the eyes of love all of those places or things you already experienced before on your own (the girls at Oxford). I must say that all the girls in this movie were gorgeous; two thumbs up! I'm not going to go into details of the movie as other critics have done a good job at it. I'm going to add one thing, they did a good job but I would have like to see a bit more passion in their acting when they were kissing or intimate. I've learned that a lot of these actresses are all straight and thus their kisses are more of mental condition (I have to, it's in my contract) than something that they would feel naturally if they had a guy in front of them. Perhaps we should use lesbians actresses to reach that extra level of real art in films. Would you use apples to make orange juices? That of course is my humble opinion. Overall it's a great movie and I do recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I Can't Think Straight *by L***N on February 21, 2010* The movie was very good and the two Actors both very beautiful.Just looking at two very beautiful women struggle as they attempt to live a life unseen is compelling. Lisa Ray and Sheetal Sheth two very accomplished Actors take on the role of two women from similar cultures with very different approaches to their embrace of a relationship frowned upon and discouraged in both of their cultures. Ray from Palestine could possibly be put to death for even entertaining the thought of a life lived with a woman; and openly would not happen. The character Tala portrayed by Ray has had a previous relationship but explained away her desire. Leyla portrayed by Sheth finds herself and refuses to deny what she truly feels. It is love with beautiful music, beautiful women and wonderful story telling. A movie that could have gone on forever and with any luck a sequel. It is sad to see it end, but that it ended with a good result makes it a movie to visit many times. ## Frequently Bought Together - I Can't Think Straight / World Unseen - Elena Undone - Kiss Me --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/11749037-i-cant-think-straight-world-unseen](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/11749037-i-cant-think-straight-world-unseen) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-25*