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An Enemy of the People

1990·Movie
1h 39min
72
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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3

World

Society, everyday modern life, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Ashoke Gupta is an idealistic doctor working in a town near Calcutta. He discovers that the water at a popular temple is the source of an outbreak of typhoid and hepatitis. In order to save lives, he risks his career to try and call attention to this polluted water source, while a local group of building contractors attempt to discredit him in various ways.
Bengali Social DramaPublic Health CrisisMoral ConflictSmall Town PoliticsThought-ProvokingCharacter-DrivenSatyajit RayIndian Cinema

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Is An Enemy of the People worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is An Enemy of the People?

1 h 39 min

An Enemy of the People runs 1 h 39 min.

What language is An Enemy of the People in?

Bangla

It was made in Bangla. Produced in India.

In how many countries can I watch An Enemy of the People?

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What tropes does An Enemy of the People use?

Fatal FlawMeaningful NameTook a Level in JerkassDeadpan SnarkerHeroic WannabeUndying LoyaltyA God Am ISpiritual SequelNothing Exciting Ever Happens HerePyrrhic VictoryThe Needs of the ManyAnnoying Younger Siblingand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for An Enemy of the People, including Fatal Flaw, Meaningful Name, Took a Level in Jerkass.