Who directed Genesis?

Genesis was directed by Mrinal Sen and released in 1968. Mrinal Sen is a prominent filmmaker in Hindi film industry.

Who stars in Genesis?

Genesis stars Shabana Azmi alongside Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri. The film marks a collaboration between Shabana Azmi and director Mrinal Sen within Hindi cinema.

What is the runtime of Genesis?

Genesis has a runtime of 4 minutes (4 minutes total).

Genesis(1968)

Hindi•4 mins•theatrical•Updated 6 May 2026

Genesis is a 1986 Hindi-language drama film directed by Mrinal Sen. It stars Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah, and Om Puri. The story follows a farmer and a weaver living in a remote village. Their peaceful lives are disrupted when a mysterious woman arrives. She inspires them to demand better treatment from a local trader. The film explores themes of greed, jealousy, and oppression. It was entered into the 1986 Cannes Film Festival. The film is known for its slow pace, realistic style, and lack of music. It is a notable example of Indian parallel cinema.

Director:Mrinal Sen

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 1 October 1968
Director: Mrinal Sen
Language: Hindi
Runtime: 4m

Storyline

A farmer and a weaver live a simple life in a remote village. They trade their goods with a powerful trader. One day, a woman arrives and stays with them. She urges them to ask for more from the trader. Jealousy grows between the two men. Their friendship is destroyed. The trader uses their weakness to enslave them.

“Greed destroys everything.”