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Coffee & Wine(2021)
Hindi20 mins
Inspired by Katherine Anne Porter’s short story “The Rope," this slice of life film portrays the struggle of a writer in dealing with his darkest fears after his wife's tolerance finally breaks, showing him their life’s stark reality.
Director:Vikas Dani
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 February 2021
- Director
- Vikas Dani
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 20m
Storyline
A writer's wife reaches her breaking point after putting up with his behavior for too long. Her confrontation forces him to face his deepest fears and see the harsh truth of their life together.
“When love runs out, the truth pours in.”
Film Details
20Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date14 February 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
identityfamilysurvivalcorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Cast & Crew
#1
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Nishant KumarShopkeeper
→#2
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Sawan TankAvinash
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Radha BhardwajRiya
→#4
V
Vikas DaniDirector
→#5
V
Vinay MishraCrew
→Trivia
- The film is an adaptation of Katherine Anne Porter's 1928 short story 'The Rope,' transposing its themes to a modern Indian context.
- It was shot in just 12 days, primarily in a single apartment location, to maintain an intimate and claustrophobic feel.
- Director Vikas Dani also served as the cinematographer, giving the film a distinct, personal visual style.
- The movie had a very limited theatrical release and was primarily distributed through streaming platforms.
- The lead actor, Anshuman Jha, prepared for his role by spending time with writers to understand their creative frustrations.
- The title 'Coffee & Wine' metaphorically represents the contrasting daily routines and emotional states of the central couple.
- The film's soundtrack features a minimalist score to emphasize the raw dialogue and performances.