Invisible Demons(2021)
Hindi71 mins
A prismatic meditation on pollution in the capital of the World’s biggest free-market democracy and the most polluted and populated city, Delhi – a film about the pollution inside of the human mind.
Director:Rahul Jain
Mood:
darkdisturbingemotional
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- MUBI, Amazon Prime Video (MUBI Channel)
- Theatrical Release
- 26 November 2021
- Director
- Rahul Jain
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A prismatic meditation on pollution in the capital of the World’s biggest free-market democracy and the most polluted and populated city, Delhi – a film about the pollution inside of the human mind.
“See the air you breathe.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
71Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date26 November 2021
Also Known AsTuhon merkit · Invisible Demons - Tuhon merkit
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkdisturbingemotional
Themes
survivalcorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Cast & Crew
#1
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Saumyananda SahiCrew
→#2
R
Rahul JainDirector
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I
Iikka VehkalahtiCrew
→Trivia
- The film was shot over three years, capturing Delhi's pollution across seasons.
- Director Rahul Jain used no voiceover, letting images and sounds tell the story.
- It premiered at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival in the 'Cinema for the Climate' section.
- The film contrasts scenes of luxury malls with people living in toxic environments.
- Jain filmed with a small crew to remain unobtrusive in crowded, sensitive locations.
- It was India's only documentary in the official selection at Cannes that year.
- The title refers to both environmental pollution and societal indifference.