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‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig,’ a Cannes Special Jury Award winner and a frontrunner in the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars*, bluntly narrates the life of a mother and her two daughters in Iran during the anti-compulsory hijab law protests that reached their peak in 2022,
While 'Kottukkaali' predominantly discusses gender politics, it also addresses caste-related issues.
Ranjith's Kadugannava: Oru Yathra Kurippu, starring Mammootty in the lead, remains a hastily jotted-down travel note of the original short story.
Despite boasting some of the top names in the industry like Mohanlal and Santhosh Sivan, 'Olavum Theeravum' remains a black-and-white shadow of P.N. Menon's 1970 original starring Madhu.
Beyond the 'Oldboy'-style climax and the superb performances from Vijay, Anurag, and the rest of the cast, what truly stands out is the symbolism Nithilan employs to critique the rape culture of our patriarchal society.
For most of the movie, Christo, after providing his actors with a solid screenplay, allows them space to flourish without meddling with the organic development of the story.
Tasked with navigating audience expectations and perceptions, Blessy has managed deviations or interpretations of the original fairly well, crafting a classic survival drama out of 'Aadujeevitham', only touching upon Najeeb's goat life partially.
Vikash Nowlakha's handheld camera work, coupled with motivated lighting, immerses viewers in the confusion unfolding throughout the movie.
Rahul's 'Bramayugam' and Jijo's 'My Dear Kuttichathan' depict the manipulation tactics of power-hungry people who ensnare gods and demigods.
Madhu dictates where the moonlight will end on his frame and from where the shadows will grow only to be diluted by the flickering warmth of light spilling from an oil lamp or a campfire.
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