Unorthodox is a fascinating and in parts deeply powerful and moving portrayal of female alienation and self-discovery.
The narrative is bifurcated both chronologically and aesthetically. On the one hand the story alternates between the lead up to and complications emanating from Esty's marriage to Yanky and her subsequent escape and experiences in Berlin. Underpinning this dual narrative approach is a deliberate stylistic difference: pre-escape scenes take place predominantly indoors, emphasise Hasidic customs and dress; post-escape scenes by contrast feature West…
