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Dev.D
India, 2009, 144 min.
Dev.D is a modern take on the classic love story Devdas, illustrating the sensibilities, aggression and free thought of youth today. At times reckless, it reflects the conflicts of a generation caught between their Eastern roots and Western sensibilities.... more
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The Man Beyond the Bridge
India, 2009, 96 min.
A lonely forest guard comes across a filthy, mentally challenged woman outside his house. After his initial disgust, he slowly gets used to her visits and starts to care for her. However, when she becomes pregnant the villagers question his right to do so.... more
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The Sun Behind the Clouds: Tibet's Struggle for Freedom
India, 2009, 79 min.
With unusual intimate access, filmmakers Sonam and Sarin find a unique perspective on the Dalai Lama's trials and tribulations and follow him over an eventful year, including the 2008 protests in Tibet, the long march in India, the Beijing Olympics and the breakdown of talks with China.... more
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Thanks Maa
India, 2009, 120 min.
After 12-year-old street kid Municipality rescues an abandoned infant, he begins a relentless search to find the baby's mother in the urban jungle of Mumbai. Using real locations and street kids a la Slumdog Millionaire, this sentimental social commentary captures the lives of children.... more
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Well Done Abba
India, 2009, 144 min.
Cleverly orchestrated by the great master of Indian cinema, Shyam Benegal, this satirical comedy is a wonderful tableau of village life encompassing a sweet love story and a fantastic yarn. How can a well, once dug, be stolen?... more
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