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The Rapist(2021)

6.5/10
Hindi132 mins

Naina, a criminal psychology professor, is sexually assaulted in a slum she visits to help the daughter of a school custodian embroiled in a case of domestic violence and infanticide.

Director:Aparna Sen
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
7 October 2021
Director
Aparna Sen
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 12m
Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A professor who studies criminal behavior is attacked in a poor neighborhood. She was there trying to assist a young girl whose family is caught up in a violent situation.

She went to help. She became the victim.

Film Details

6.5Rating
132Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date7 October 2021
Also Known As레이피스트

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
justicesurvivalcorruptionidentity
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

#1
Konkona Sen Sharma, Actor in The Rapist
Konkona Sen SharmaNaina Malik
#2
J
Jaspal SharmaPrasad's Brother
#3
R
Rahul ShuklaSoniya's Boyfriend
#4
J
Jintender AgarwalDM
#5
S
Shravan AroraJudge
#6
L
Laxman AryaGorkha Guard
#7
P
Parvesh BabbarExecutioner's Assistant
#8
S
Soumya BatraBoard of Directors
#9
G
Gagan BhasinNayna's Lawyer
#10
B
Bhupinder BhupiCourt Trial Judge
#11
Aparna Sen, Director in The Rapist
Aparna SenDirector
#12
D
Deepak SegalCrew

Trivia

  • The film's title sparked debate in India, with some theaters refusing to screen it.
  • Aparna Sen cast her real-life daughter Konkona Sen Sharma in the lead role of Naina.
  • It was shot mostly in Kolkata but set in Delhi, using locations to mirror class divides.
  • The film premiered at the Busan International Film Festival before its India release.
  • It uses minimal background music to create a raw, unsettling atmosphere.
  • The script was partly inspired by real cases of sexual violence and legal delays in India.
  • Supporting actor Arjun Rampal learned basics of Hindi courtroom procedures for his role.

Frequently Asked Questions