There would be more teachers in schools and children would want to learn. What is this, huh? During the week, the second film Prithviraja Sukumaran, and the second with subtitles. The first one was watching "In Search of Yourself" in 2010. Now this one. At first I didn’t want to watch it, because I don’t like subtitles, but the description of the film and the participation of the handsome Prithvi, such a super macho, as a simple school teacher, won. And I did watch it. When will it be announced again? I had to watch it 2 times a week. The first time I didn’t raise my eyes from the bottom of the screen, reading the subtitles, and didn’t have time to look at what was happening on the screen. And therefore, I had to review the second time, already the subtitles almost did not read, knowing what we are talking about, and enjoyed what was happening on the screen.
And even after writing, I did not get rid of doubts: was it worth it? Was it worth writing and drawing attention to the film? After all, the vast majority of viewers will not reach the final. Is it worth watching? Every movie has its own viewer. I only hope that this is a story from life, not about everyday life. Because if it’s everyday, it’s terrifying. Doubts are doubtful, but there's a character in the film that I'm writing this for. He is actually the main character of the film. I’m not going to look at the rest of the characters, but I’m going to focus on one thing: English teacher Vinaya Chandran.
Man is a giant rock. Both externally and internally. Uncomfortable, strong, strict and ... incredibly kind. Of course, he is unpopular and they feel more dislike and fear for him than tender feelings. He always tries to stay calm and maintain warm relations with his colleagues. He does not take rash actions, he is able to perform actions that bring problems to others, not benefits. He always does what he thinks is right. No one can force him to do (or not do) what is contrary to his views. This cliff cannot be cut. And that deserves respect. And I agree with all the voiced thoughts from the mouth of the main character. Everyone. Even (after reflection) with a thought that suggests the impossibility of making decisions for others, even in the most insane situations. Helping and deciding for someone else are different things. And yet, this hero is capable of male friendship (a forgotten concept, but hopefully not yet requiring definition). Can you imagine?
That's almost all I wanted to say. You can't know someone without watching a movie. There are things in Indian cinema that are extraordinary, subtle, exquisite... maybe alien, but explainable... no, accurate... maybe cruel, but correct. This movie is proof of that. Cinema can create any cause-and-effect relationship, but no one has canceled logic. Why is a new teacher dealing with the consequences of accidents at school? What does the director do? Oh, yeah, he's built a warehouse for the school, and he's quietly running his hidden business. Other teachers have not gone far from him, who sleeps all the time, who sells eggs, who does farming at all.
Yes, adults are often very cruel to children, like that minister who doesn't care about 12 kids, some dilapidated school in a far-forgotten village. And it’s not even about determining your own limits of what is allowed... most often it’s checking the norms and rules laid down in childhood... and then the strongest survives: sometimes spiritually, sometimes physically. . .
And respect. . For me, this film is about lack of respect. In this movie, everyone doesn’t respect everyone. Even in the next generation, the prevailing idea is that respect must be earned. In my understanding, respect for a person should be a priori, like innocence. Respect for being a human being If he does not lose respect, then he is worthy of his default, as well as attention, justice, sincerity. You may disagree with me, and you might think it sounds like a slogan or a notation, but we all watch movies through the prisms of our views and beliefs. That's the reasoning. Despite everything that happened in the film, after watching, there are bright impressions and an optimistic view of the future.
Problems with education still exist. A good film with raising problems that exist and are acutely felt, especially if we take into account the third world countries, then education there has always been a problem, it either exists or does not exist. And in the fact that children can somehow learn, the merit of such teachers who see in each child first of all a Man, and then a student. And Masters like Vinai Chandran can train these cornered, frightened beasts to be real people who will eventually become the stronghold of their country. Of course, not everyone likes this state of affairs, and the teacher is attacked, they want to get rid of him so that the water does not muddle in the stagnant swamp. But he's not the kind of person who gives up after the first setback. He came here to work, to bring knowledge to children, and he will do it no matter what.
A beautiful movie. Very soulful, good, interesting, vital, romantic story, conveyed truly, but beautifully. This movie is neither super funny nor super fast. It is a film about the everyday problems of Indian life, namely education. Therefore, this picture just can not be entertaining, but it still remains with its fascinating South Indian flavor. Here are beautifully intertwined and love, and dancing, and soulfulness, and kindness, responsiveness, courage, unity, and friendship. In general, a complete set for tears, experiences and at the same time for joy and smiles, all that is an integral part of Indian cinema.
Anyone who is a fan of Indian cinema can watch, and even need to. However, not everyone can watch with subtitles. Oh, I really hope that it will be voiced soon, I really want to see it in high-quality voice acting, then many viewers will like it. And I liked it already, especially Prithviraja's velvety chest voice, which I had never heard before when I watched his voice-over films. And by the way, only here I noticed that when he smiles, dimples appear on his cheeks, and I love this very much. And his eyes are very expressive.
10 out of 10