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Ship of Theseus(2013)
Hindi143 mins
Ship of Theseus (2013) is a 143-minute Hindi film directed by Anand Gandhi. Starring Narendra Shah, Aida El Kashef and Amba Sanyal. With an audience rating of 7.8/10, Ship of Theseus stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2013.
Director:Anand Gandhi
Mood:
emotionalthought-provokingserene
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 19 July 2013
- Director
- Anand Gandhi
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.8/10
Storyline
A young photographer loses her eyesight and must decide whether to donate her corneas. A monk grapples with his beliefs when modern medicine could save his life. A stockbroker investigates an illegal organ trafficking ring after receiving a kidney transplant.
“When medicine changes you, who do you become?”
Film Details
7.8Rating
143Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date19 July 2013
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known As忒休斯的船 · 灵魂三转身 · Thészeusz hajója · テセウスの船 · Корабль Тесея
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalthought-provokingserene
Themes
identityethicsjusticesurvival
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Sohum ShahActor
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Vinay ShuklaActor
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Aida Al-KhashefActor
→#4Niraj KabiActor
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Narendra ShahActor
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Aida El KashefActor
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Amba SanyalActor
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Hannan YoussefActor
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Anand GandhiDirector
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Trivia
- The film's title refers to an ancient Greek thought experiment about identity and change.
- It was shot over three years on a very small budget, mostly with a crew of first-timers.
- The film's release was delayed because it took time to find a distributor willing to handle it.
- One story involves a monk who refuses medication, a plot inspired by real Jain ascetic practices.
- It won the Best Film award at the Transilvania International Film Festival in Romania.
- Director Anand Gandhi initially worked on the script as a series of separate short films.
- The cinematographer, Pankaj Kumar, used natural light extensively to create a realistic look.