
Pine Cone(2023)
Hindi95 mins
Pine Cone (2023) is a 95-minute Hindi film. Starring Vidur Sethi and Onir. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Pine Cone stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2023.
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 7 June 2023
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- GudVibe 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.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
95Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date7 June 2023
Also Known AsPinecone
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
loveidentityfamilyjustice
Toneserious
Pacingnon-linear
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
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Vidur SethiActor
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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.