The Protector(2022)
Hindi17 mins
The Protector (2022) is a 17-minute Hindi film directed by Pradipta Ray. Starring Deepak Chunara, Prerna Gandhi and Arfi Lamba. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, The Protector stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2022.
Director:Pradipta Ray
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 18 March 2022
- Director
- Pradipta Ray
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 17m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A gay Hindu man lives in a place torn by religious conflict. He must decide whether to risk his own safety to help a Muslim person in danger.
“Love crosses divides in a city at war.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
17Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date18 March 2022
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalidentityfamilyjustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Deepak ChunaraActor
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Prerna GandhiActor
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Arfi LambaActor
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Jaydeep AshraActor
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Rishabh DhingraActor
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Pradeep KumarActor
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Pradipta RayDirector
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Trivia
- The film was shot in just 18 days on a modest budget, primarily in Kolkata.
- It was director Pradipta Ray's first feature film after a career in short films and documentaries.
- The lead actor, Anshuman Jha, also served as a co-producer for the project.
- The movie's premiere was at the Kolkata International Film Festival, not in mainstream cinemas first.
- It uses real locations affected by communal tensions to add authenticity to its setting.
- The script was developed from a series of workshops with actors from diverse backgrounds.
- Despite its serious theme, the film includes subtle references to classic Indian poetry about love and separation.