Pine Cone(2023)
The film is about the journey of a person and is narrated in three parts from the lens of the protagonist: when he is a teenager, when he is 28 years old, and finally when he is 38. The three periods are synchronized to take place during pivotal movements: first, in 1999, when the first-ever gay pride parade took place in Calcutta, followed in 2009, when the Delhi HC decriminalized homosexuality, and in 2019, a year after the Supreme Court struck down the law that criminalized gay sex throughout India.
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- Theatrical Release
- 7 June 2023
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A man's life unfolds in three chapters, each tied to a key moment for gay rights in India. As a teenager in 1999, he witnesses the first pride parade in Calcutta. Later, at ages 28 and 38, his personal journey continues alongside the legal battles that decriminalize homosexuality in his country.
“Three lives, one journey through love and liberation.”
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Trivia
- The film was partly funded through crowdfunding, with over 200 contributors supporting its production.
- It was shot in just 18 days across locations in Kolkata and Delhi, keeping the budget low.
- Director Onir cast several first-time actors, including Vidur Sethi as the teenage protagonist.
- The title 'Pine Cone' is a metaphor for growth and change, inspired by how pine cones release seeds in fire.
- The film's three time periods use distinct color palettes to visually separate each era of the protagonist's life.
- It premiered at the Kolkata International Film Festival in 2022 before its wider release in 2023.
- The script was developed through workshops with LGBTQ+ community members to ensure authentic representation.