I am not a movie maniac, but I try to watch movies as much as possible. I believe that movie is the right place where too many talents meet - from a good script to direction, music and acting, it has everything that makes it a perfect artform. However, in the past couple of years, I had lost interest due to personal reasons, but I am trying to catch up now, with all the beautiful films I missed.
Gargi has always been on my watchlist, and I finally finished it yesterday. I had a lot of expectations as I heard good reviews about the film, and I am glad that the film didn't disappoint me.
To begin with, I like how such a sensitive issue is handled with much nuance and sensitivity. There are places when it gets graphical and disturbing, but it conveys what it wants to convey without dragging too much, or adding too many melodramatic dialogues or scenes. I liked the performance, and I am upset that Sai didn't get a National award for this brilliant work of hers!
The film has many angles - a woman, burdened with protecting her family, trying to get justice for her father who she believes is falsely accused, a little girl whose is traumatised beyond repair, a father who is heartbroken because her daughter sees him as just another man, an inexperienced junior lawyer who wants to fight a case for what he believes is right, and the public's obvious reaction. And the beauty of it all is, all these angles are connected brilliantly, making it one excellent film to watch.
When the film ends with something unexpected, I was deeply affected to say the least.I put myself in Gargi's shoes and asked myself - will I be able to do what she could? The answer is no. In a fictional world, it is possible. Maybe, some courageous people, who believe in life being black or white might be able to do it with ease, but are decisions actually that easy to make?
For me, we are all swimming in a grey area. And if something like that happens in my life, as much as I want to be righteous, I may not be able to, depending on who is on the recieving end. It's hard, to take that decision overnight. I may just remain silent and guilt trip over that decision for the rest of my life, but may not be able to face it the way Gargi did. And that's why I say it's easier in a fictional world.
Anyway, I am glad, a film like this was made. Because it could give atleast some of us some perspective.
If you haven't watched it yet, please find some time to experience something as marvelous as Gargi.
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