Nitty-Gritty Punjab Police(2021)
Hindi12 mins
Nitty-Gritty Punjab Police (2021) is a 12-minute Hindi film directed by Kabir Mehta. Starring Kabir Mehta.
Director:Kabir Mehta
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 4 November 2021
- Director
- Kabir Mehta
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 12m
Storyline
A filmmaker follows a corrupt police officer and his two partners in Jalandhar. The movie mixes documentary styles with different types of footage, including scenes showing police violence.
“A cop's camera reveals the truth behind the uniform.”
Film Details
Rating
12Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date4 November 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
corruptionjusticeidentitysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingnon-linear
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film was shot in just 12 days, using a small crew to capture a raw, documentary-like feel.
- Director Kabir Mehta is also a film editor, and he edited this movie himself.
- It was partly inspired by real events and footage the director encountered while researching police in Punjab.
- The movie blends different video styles, including clips from old Bollywood songs and local news reports.
- It premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam before its release in India.
- The lead actor, who plays the constable, is not a well-known star but a local theater performer.
- Some scenes use actual locations in Jalandhar, like the local police station, to add authenticity.