Biswaprakash
Biswaprakash | |
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Directed by | Susant Misra |
Written by | Susant Misra |
Produced by | National Film Development Corporation of India |
Starring | Sanjeev Samal Nandita Das Christina Ranck Carman Cordwell |
Cinematography | Jugal Debata |
Edited by | Susant Misra |
Music by | Vikash Das |
Distributed by | National Film Development Corporation of India |
Release date |
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Running time | 148 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Odia |
Biswaprakash (aka The Young Rebel) is a 1999
Plot
Biswaprakash, a young man in his early twenties is a rebel revolting constantly against the obscure traditional oriental lifestyle of his family rooted deeply in the medieval socio-religious mores. A misfit for the consumerist culture of a society where the value system is changing at a faster pace, he is alienated from his family and friends. While so many questions relating to society, sex and morality intrigue him, Anjali, an independent, liberated and down-to-earth young woman enters his life. She strives to convert their mansion-like house into a holiday home besides looking after her paralysed mother, all alone. The friendship between Biswa and Anjali flourish amidst severe twists and turns till a policeman intervenes and breaks up the relationship.
A disheartened Biswa turns to religious rituals in despair with the belief to redeem himself of the misery. And then, one day, another woman enters his life this time June, a young lady traveller from abroad. Biswa befriends June and in her, he finds a new hope of escaping the claustrophobia. But a time comes when June deserts him for a new destination leaving Biswa utterly lonely and trapped in a situation of no return.
Cast
- Sanjeev Samal as Biswaprakash
- Nandita Das as Anjali
- Christina Ranck
- Carman Cordwell
- Binyaka
- Anu Chowdhury
Awards and participation
- Shanghai International Film Festival, 1999
- Cairo International Film Festival, 1999
- Rotterdam Film Festival, 2001 (won Critics Choice award.
- International Film Festival of India, 2000 (Indian Panorama section)
- National Film Awards 2000 (Silver Lotus for Best Oriya Film)
Music
Jugal Debata has arranged music for this film.
Shooting location
This movie was shot in
References
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