The Silence of Swastika(2021)
Hindi56 mins
The Silence of Swastika (2021) is a 56-minute Hindi film. With an audience rating of 6.3/10, The Silence of Swastika stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2021.
Mood:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 30 December 2021
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 56m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
This documentary explains that Hitler's swastika symbol has different origins than the ancient Indian swastika, which is a peaceful religious sign. It separates the history of the two symbols to show they are not connected.
“Uncover the true story behind a stolen symbol.”
Film Details
6.3Rating
56Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date30 December 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
identitycorruptionjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
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Trivia
- The documentary was directed by Rakesh Sharma, known for his earlier film 'Final Solution' on the 2002 Gujarat riots.
- It premiered at the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala in 2021.
- The film uses archival footage to trace the swastika's journey from an ancient Indian symbol to a Nazi emblem.
- It explores how the symbol's meaning was inverted, from a sign of well-being to one of hate.
- The title itself is a play on the famous Hollywood film 'The Silence of the Lambs'.
- The film faced challenges in clearing historical footage for international distribution.
- It aims to educate global audiences about the symbol's 5,000-year history in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.