Rangbhoomi (2013)
Directed by Kamal
Swaroop this is a documentary presented by it's director and others.
Searching for the life of Indian film pioneer Dabasaheb Phalke after
he turned his back on cinema and became a recluse working in the
theatre.
This is not a straight
forward documentary, it uses portions of Phalke's autobiographical
play of the same name as a starting point to explore the subjects
later life. Mixing excerpts of the play with anecdotes from those
living in Benaras is a little confusing at times but does manage to
open up on the Phalke as well as the nature of art. No doubt this
experimental effort will not be for all but is an interesting watch
none the less.
4/5
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