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Ankur (The Seedling) (1974)
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April 1977 (USA)
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Laxmi lives a poor lifestyle in a small village in India along with her husband, Kishtaya, who is a deaf-mute...
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Real movie about rural India
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Cast
(Credited cast)| Shabana Azmi | ... | Laxmi | |
| Sadhu Meher | ... | Kishtaya | |
| Anant Nag | ... | Surya | |
| Dalip Tahil | |||
| Priya Tendulkar | ... | Saroj |
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The Seedling
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131 min
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Color (Eastmancolor)
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1.37 : 1 more
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This is one of the first Hindi movies of the art movie genre. This movie was released when bollywood was undergoing a sort of writer's block. At the same time the alternative cinema was in a creative ferment. This movie is truly a work of genius directorial talent. The characters of this movie are so real and their psychology is shown in a unique way. The acting in this movie is just great. The director's deep knowledge of the human psyche is reflected in this movie. The hypocrisy and innocence of human nature is so beautifully pictured. The camera work is great. The viewer could get a glimpse into the rural India as it is without any makeover or idyllic transformation. This movie doesn't tell a story ; rather the actors as well as the viewers live the story. So engrossing is this movie.
A treat to the eyes.