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Celluloid

2013Movie2 h 9 min

DramaHistory
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

Summary

Celluloid chronicles the life of J. C. Daniel, the pioneer of Malayalam cinema, whose passion drives him to create Vigathakumaran, the region’s first film. Facing social prejudice, financial ruin, and personal loss, Daniel’s struggle for artistic recognition becomes a moving tribute to the birth of cinema in Kerala.

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  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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Directed by
Kamal
Written by
Kamal
Produced by
Kamal, Ubaid
Music by
M. Jayachandran

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Facts

February 14, 2013 · 2 h 9 min · Drama, History

Released
February 14, 2013
Runtime
2 h 9 min
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Malayalam
Also spoken
English, Hindi, Tamil
Made in
India
Box office
$680,000
Available in
120 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Celluloid?"

Questions about Celluloid

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Where can I stream Celluloid?

Sun Nxt

In the United States, Celluloid streams on Sun Nxt. It also streams in 119 other countries.

Is Celluloid worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.7).

Is Celluloid plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Celluloid in English?

MalayalamEnglishHindiTamil

No, it was made in Malayalam, with some English, Hindi, and Tamil.