Chaitanya Tamhane's 'Court' examines the nature of the Indian Judiciary System. The first-time Writer-Director delivers A Frighteningly Good Film, that hits you like a ton of bricks.
'Court' Synopsis: A sewerage worker's dead body is found inside a manhole in Mumbai. An aging folk singer is tried in court on charges of his supposed suicide. He is accused of performing an inflammatory song which might have incited the worker to commit the act. As the trial unfolds, the personal lives of the lawyers and the judge involved in the case are observed outside the court.
'Court' is about justice & injustice. The narrative makes you laugh (intentionally) & also questions your depiction of what's right or wrong. Is Freedom of Speech right? Is an accusation enough for us to keep a man behind the bars? Is it right to prolong a case, till it ages beyond imagination. Is the law fighting for what's right? Tamhane's Screenplay is shocking & hard-hitting. But, this isn't a depressing tale, its an interesting one, that keeps you engrossed. Tamhane's Direction is subtle, very life-like. The Cinematography captures the journey of its characters, with a sense of paranoia. The Performances are effective, with all the actors delivering perfectly.
'Court' has been selected as the official entry to the Oscars from India Today. And if the campaign goes right, it will give its terrific competitors a good fight.
'Court' Synopsis: A sewerage worker's dead body is found inside a manhole in Mumbai. An aging folk singer is tried in court on charges of his supposed suicide. He is accused of performing an inflammatory song which might have incited the worker to commit the act. As the trial unfolds, the personal lives of the lawyers and the judge involved in the case are observed outside the court.
'Court' is about justice & injustice. The narrative makes you laugh (intentionally) & also questions your depiction of what's right or wrong. Is Freedom of Speech right? Is an accusation enough for us to keep a man behind the bars? Is it right to prolong a case, till it ages beyond imagination. Is the law fighting for what's right? Tamhane's Screenplay is shocking & hard-hitting. But, this isn't a depressing tale, its an interesting one, that keeps you engrossed. Tamhane's Direction is subtle, very life-like. The Cinematography captures the journey of its characters, with a sense of paranoia. The Performances are effective, with all the actors delivering perfectly.
'Court' has been selected as the official entry to the Oscars from India Today. And if the campaign goes right, it will give its terrific competitors a good fight.