1971印巴战争

　　1971, though deals with the Indian prisoners of wars in Pakistan, it isnt a film that would only appeal to Indians but to the world. One of the most finely crafted films of recent times, 1971 scores high on every department. Though the plot is fictitious, this movie does raise the question of what happened to the real prisoners of war who were last seen in Pakistan in 1988. Completely ignored, by the rest of the world, what has become of those brave soldiers? 1971is finely balanced. Nothing is over the top or unrealistic. It refrains from the stereotypical hatred and bloodshed that has so often been shown in films of this genre. 1971 is breathtaking in its technical craft. Maybe a few scenes would have been more effective without the background score. Yet, the score itself is mesmerizing and helps us follow the characters journey. Amrit Sagar deserves immense credit for taking up the challenge and giving us a fine piece of work through brilliant execution, strong characterization (credit also goes to Piysuh Mishra) and amazing storytelling that ends with a shattering conclusion.


　　Manoj Bajpai delivers the finest male performance of the year (and one of his best). Its great to see him after a long time with a film that does full justice to the actor. The rest of the cast including Deepak Dobriyal (another fine work after Ómkara), Chittaranjan Giri, Ravi Kishan, Kumud Mishra, and Manav Kaul were equally excellent in their roles. The film doesnt have many songs but the few were used effectively (in the background mostly). Screenplay is one of the best and is simply beautiful. It has its few light moments and dark moments but as I have mentioned above, nothing over the top. Cinematography is well done. Editing is allows the film to be complete as every moment in the film sticks to the main plot.


　　Now I wonder how such a fine piece of work hasnt received any attention from critics or audiences? It seems to be already forgotten and it hasnt been more than a few months since its release. I wouldnt scare away from calling it one of the best films and more people should watch it. Ill quote another commenter because I exactly feel the same ¨Watch this movie for its passion. Watch this movie if you want to learn what film-making is all about. Watch this movie to take home some true feelings about the people who have never been thought of. Dont let the sand wash away, preserve your soil. Let the talent be ripe in this dying beautiful world. But for the almighty sake, dont watch this movie for the critics. Watch it for yourself, watch it alone and you will walk back with great honor in your heart. Thats my word for you.¨ This is one movie thats not to be missed as its rare to find something as balanced, brave, brilliant and beautiful created by a filmmaker (let alone a débutant).