Ship of Theseus(2013)
Ship of Theseus is a 2013 Hindi drama film written and directed by Anand Gandhi. It stars Aida El-Kashef, Neeraj Kabi, and Sohum Shah. The film follows three characters: a blind photographer, a Jain monk, and a stockbroker. Each faces a medical transplant that challenges their identity and beliefs. The film was shot in Mumbai and Himachal Pradesh on a Canon DSLR camera. It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film and 11 other awards. The film was released in India on July 19, 2013, and is available on streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 19 July 2013
- Director
- Anand Gandhi
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 7.8/10
Storyline
A blind photographer refuses eye surgery because she thinks blindness is part of her art. A Jain monk needs a liver transplant but rejects animal-based medicine. A stockbroker gets a new kidney and struggles with guilt. All three must decide if changing their body changes who they are.
“If you replace every part, are you still you?”
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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.