No matter who you started, you are a revolutionary. . . - You can talk about left-wing cinema for a long time, although it is not so much made today. These are usually single masterpieces, and a couple of "old school" left-wing directors living out their century. As everywhere, there are both decent films and not so good ones. Before us is the film that hits not in the eyebrow, but in the eye and is one of the few diamonds in the sea of glass.
The subject of left-wing radicalism in India, unfortunately, is poorly developed, although there is plenty of this good. The Naxalite movement has existed in India for a long time, but because of the warm relations between the USSR and India, the struggle of the Maoist peasants became known to the public only after the collapse of the USSR, and even then small groups of leftists were interested in it. For the layman, India is Bollywood consumer goods, Indian cuisine, and Krishanites walking through the streets of CIS cities. Before us is a wonderful picture, showing in a simple and accessible form to everyone, what for what and who for what. India, like any other country, is not just a stereotype imposed by the media. It's a thought-provoking picture. Recommended for viewing for those who have not yet had time to do so.
The film is not just about radicals fighting the government. It touches on the eternal problem of human relations. To blame the film for the lack of objectivity is not possible. The authors show that on both sides of the barricades there are well-convinced people who sincerely want the best outcome. It shows all the blood and dirty tricks that take place in every reality. And no, no one is convinced that this is the norm. However, in the film’s conclusion, it is made clear that only struggle (not compromise) gives rights, and the desire for justice will grow first in each person and gradually in all mankind. After all, it grew in an intelligent professor who could live without bothering about anything, and even in one who joined the revolutionary movement to destroy it.
The Naxalite movement has existed for almost 50 years. In India, it is officially declared terrorist. And despite all the truths and untruths that try to strangle him, the movement still exists. So maybe the Naxalites aren't just soulless terrorists? Everyone can see what they want in the film, but for me, that’s the point.
Lala salam, comrade. . .