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Susman(1987)
Hindi200 mins
Susman (1987) is a 200-minute Hindi film directed by Shyam Benegal. Starring Annu Kapoor, K.K. Raina and Ila Arun. With an audience rating of 4.0/10, Susman stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1987.
Director:Shyam Benegal
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1987
- Director
- Shyam Benegal
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 3h 20m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.0/10
Storyline
A master weaver and his family work with traditional handlooms. They face growing difficulties as cheaper, mass-produced fabrics become popular. The story shows their struggle to preserve their craft and livelihood.
“A family's craft faces the loom of change.”
Film Details
4.0Rating
200Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1987
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleसुस्मान
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
survivalfamilyidentitycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was shot on location in Pochampally, Telangana, using many real weavers as background actors.
- Shyam Benegal made this film as part of a government-funded series to promote Indian handloom heritage.
- The title 'Susman' translates to 'The Essence', referring to the soul of traditional craftsmanship.
- It was one of the few Benegal films from that era not to feature his frequent collaborator Shabana Azmi in a lead role.
- The film's realistic portrayal led to it being screened at several international documentary and ethnographic film festivals.
- Music director Vanraj Bhatia used folk instruments and weaving rhythm patterns in the background score.
- Despite its critical intent, the film had a very limited theatrical release compared to mainstream Hindi movies of 1987.
Notable Collaborations
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