19 June, 2024
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In Dominic Sangma's Garo-language film "Rapture (Rimdogittanga)," fear-mongering leads a Meghalaya village into paranoia and violence. The film's storytelling exposes the destructive impact of unreasonable fear and hatred on community solidarity.
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In Lubdhak Chatterjee's debut film "Whispers of Fire and Water," the stark exploitation of Jharkhand's coal mining belt is portrayed through the journey of an audio installation artist. The Hindi-Bengali film contrasts the desolate mining landscape with the vibrant tribal forests.
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Avinash Arun Dhaware's "Three of Us" is a heartwarming drama about a woman (Shefali Shah) losing her memory, who revisits her past with her husband (Swanand Kirkire) and an old soulmate (Jaideep Ahlawat) in Konkan to find closure.
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If romantic films are your preference, consider this a must-see. Featuring Adil Hussain and Shefali Shah, this indie gem tells an unconventional love story with heartfelt sincerity. It beautifully underscores the timeless message that love transcends age barriers.
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Punjabi film featuring Irrfan Khan, Tilotoma Shome, Tisca Chopra, and an ensemble cast, is streaming on Amazon Prime. Set in the post-partition era, it revolves around a man who, after having three daughters, raises his fourth child as a boy.
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Goldfish, one of two films in 2023 about a woman grappling with dementia. Starring Deepti Naval as the memory-affected woman and Kalki Koechlin as her estranged daughter returning home during the pandemic, the film delicately explores their strained relationship.
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Atanu Ghosh's "Shesh Pata stands out with its star-driven narrative, exploring a writer's inner turmoil after tragedy, skillfully portrayed by Prosenjit Chatterjee. Ghosh's direction and Chatterjee's performance create a rich, consistent portrayal amidst societal changes.
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If you're a dedicated fan of independent films, you probably haven't overlooked this gem. "The Last Lear" tells the captivating story of a seasoned actor convinced to return to the screen, grappling with the changes in contemporary cinema.
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This award-winning film evokes the era of the British Raj, narrating the partition saga of India and Bangladesh through the eyes of a teenager in the 1930s. Featuring notable actors like Manoj Bajpayee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Barry Jones, and Rajkummar Rao, it promises a compelling watch.
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