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1947 Earth(1998)
Hindi86 mins
1947 Earth (1998) is a 86-minute Hindi film directed by Deepa Mehta. Starring Kitu Gidwani, Pavan Malhotra and Giles Nuttgens. With an audience rating of 6.2/10, 1947 Earth stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1998.
Director:Deepa Mehta
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1998
- Director
- Deepa Mehta
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.2/10
Storyline
In 1947, India is being split into two countries. A young girl watches as her nanny becomes trapped in a dangerous love triangle between two men. Their personal struggle is overwhelmed by the growing religious violence around them.
“When love is torn by a nation's divide.”
Film Details
6.2Rating
86Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1998
Release Typetheatrical
Original Title1947: Earth
Also Known Asअर्थ
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalloveidentitycorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.2/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film is based on Bapsi Sidhwa's novel 'Cracking India', which was originally titled 'Ice Candy Man'.
- Aamir Khan was initially considered for the role of the ice candy man, but the part went to Aamir's childhood friend, actor Rajendra Kumar's son.
- The film was shot on location in Delhi, using many real streets and buildings to recreate 1947 Lahore.
- It was the second film in Deepa Mehta's 'Elements Trilogy', coming after 'Fire' and before 'Water'.
- The young girl narrator, Lenny, is played by Maia Sethna, who was not a professional child actor at the time.
- The film's premiere was delayed in India due to political tensions following the nuclear tests in 1998.
- Deepa Mehta cast Pakistani actor Rahul Khanna in his debut film role as the gentle Hassan.
