Opium(2022)
Hindi77 mins
Opium (2022) is a 77-minute Hindi film. Starring Geetika Vidya, Sharib Hashmi and Vinay Pathak. With an audience rating of 5.3/10, Opium stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2022.
Mood:
funnysuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 29 October 2022
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.3/10
Storyline
"Religion is opium," said Marx; this film, five short stories in genres from comedy to social issues and dystopian sci-fi, attempts to examine the religious situation in India from multiple perspectives.
“Faith, future, and five stories collide.”
Film Details
5.3Rating
77Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date29 October 2022
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnysuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
corruptionidentityjusticefamily
Tonesatirical
Pacingepisodic
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Geetika VidyaActor
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Sharib HashmiActor
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Vinay PathakActor
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Aeklavya TomerActor
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Aman SachdevaCrew
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Praveen NairCrew
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Hemant SainiActor
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Opium' is a direct reference to Karl Marx's famous quote 'Religion is the opium of the people', which inspired its five-story structure.
- Director Aman Sachdeva also served as the film's writer and editor, handling multiple key creative roles himself.
- It was shot on location in India with a relatively small crew and budget, typical of many independent films.
- The movie blends genres like comedy and sci-fi to explore serious social and religious themes in a unique way.
- Despite its 2022 release, the film had a very limited theatrical run and is more widely known through streaming platforms.
- One of the sci-fi segments presents a dystopian future where technology and faith collide in a speculative setting.
- The ensemble cast features several actors known primarily for their work in Indian television and indie cinema.