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Damul(1985)
Hindi106 mins
Damul (1985) is a 106-minute Hindi film directed by Prakash Jha. Starring Manohar Singh. With an audience rating of 7.7/10, Damul stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1985.
Director:Prakash Jha
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1985
- Director
- Prakash Jha
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.7/10
Storyline
A poor farmer is forced into bonded labor by his landlord. With no other options, he turns to stealing to survive. The story shows the harsh reality of this exploitative system.
“A debt that chains a man to steal.”
Film Details
7.7Rating
106Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1985
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsBonded Labour
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
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7.7/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film was shot on location in Bihar, using many local non-actors to add realism.
- It was director Prakash Jha's first feature film, establishing his focus on social issues.
- The title 'Damul' translates to 'bonded until death,' directly naming the film's central theme.
- The movie faced challenges during release due to its stark portrayal of rural power dynamics.
- It is considered a landmark in the parallel cinema movement of the 1980s.
- The script was developed from extensive research into actual bonded labor cases in India.
- Unlike mainstream hits of its time, it had a very limited theatrical run but gained critical acclaim.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Damul
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