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Baasan(2023)
Hindi69 mins
Baasan (2023) is a 69-minute Hindi film directed by Jitank Singh Gurjar. Starring Jitank Singh Gurjar.
Director:Jitank Singh Gurjar
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 November 2023
- Director
- Jitank Singh Gurjar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
Storyline
A buried treasure with a mind of its own chooses its rightful owner. Two cousins find their lives changed by it, facing a conflict between greed and necessity. Their choices explore destiny and the consequences of claiming what isn't meant for them.
“A treasure chooses its keeper. Will greed or destiny win?”
Film Details
Rating
69Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 November 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalcorruptionfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Trivia
- The film's director, Jitank Singh Gurjar, is also a professional photographer and visual artist, which influenced the documentary's visual style.
- It was shot on location in the rural areas of central India to authentically capture the setting of the folklore.
- The documentary blends real interviews with local villagers and staged dramatic reenactments of the folklore.
- The concept of 'Maya' or the conscious treasure is a common motif in the oral traditions of several central Indian tribal communities.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release, focusing primarily on festival circuits and special screenings.
- It uses a mix of Hindi and the local Bundeli dialect to add authenticity to the villagers' narratives.
- The production team faced challenges filming in remote locations, often relying on local guides and minimal equipment.