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Neecha Nagar

  • 19461946
  • 2h 2m
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Neecha Nagar (1946)
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The film takes an expressionist look at the gulf between the rich and poor in society. The film centers on wealthy, capacious landlord Sarkar (Rafi Peer) who lives in a palatial estate high ... Read allThe film takes an expressionist look at the gulf between the rich and poor in society. The film centers on wealthy, capacious landlord Sarkar (Rafi Peer) who lives in a palatial estate high on a mountain, while the poor toil and starve in the valley below. The villagers of 'Neech... Read allThe film takes an expressionist look at the gulf between the rich and poor in society. The film centers on wealthy, capacious landlord Sarkar (Rafi Peer) who lives in a palatial estate high on a mountain, while the poor toil and starve in the valley below. The villagers of 'Neecha Nagar' harbor hate for Sarkar, and their hatred is fueled even more by the fact that Sar... Read all
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  • Director
    • Chetan Anand
  • Writer
    • Hayatulla Ansari(story)
  • Stars
    • Rafiq Anwar
    • Uma Anand
    • Kamini Kaushal
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  • Director
    • Chetan Anand
  • Writer
    • Hayatulla Ansari(story)
  • Stars
    • Rafiq Anwar
    • Uma Anand
    • Kamini Kaushal
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    • 2Critic reviews
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    Rafiq Anwar
    • Balraj
    Uma Anand
    • Maya
    Kamini Kaushal
    Kamini Kaushal
    • Rupa
    • (as Kamni Kaushal)
    Rafi Peer
    • Sarkar
    S.P. Bhatia
    • Sagar
    Hameed Butt
    • Yaqoob Chacha
    • (as Hamid Butt)
    Mohan Saigal
    • Raza
    Zohra Sehgal
    Zohra Sehgal
    • Bhabi
    • (as Zohra Segal)
    Mohan Segal
    Mohan Segal
    B.M. Vyas
    B.M. Vyas
    • Balraj's Elder Brother
    • Director
      • Chetan Anand
    • Writer
      • Hayatulla Ansari(story)
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    • Trivia
      Won Best Film award (Palme d'Or) in 1946 in Cannes Film Festival.
    • Crazy credits
      The opening credit shows the certificate of award won by the movie at the Cannes Film Festival.

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    8/10
    A memorable Indian film with a subject that is relevant even 70 years later in India
    The only film from India to win the top award at Cannes, but rarely discussed by fans of Indian cinema.

    The subject of the film is as relevant today in 2016 as it was 70 years ago in India. It deals with rich and influential folks influencing decisions on public works for their private gain at the expense of the poorer folks and throwing minor sops at them to mitigate the anger of the affected poor.

    The cinematography and expressionist montage are memorable for a 1946 film. One should realize that the director Chetan Anand was working with a crew and cast more at home with theater (IPTA) and yet made the work cinematically credible. Hats off to you, Mr Anand!

    A bonus is the music of Pandit Ravi Shankar, the sitar maestro.
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    • Jul 16, 2016

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    • Release date
      • September 1946 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Город в долине
    • Production company
      • India Pictures
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 2 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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