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Genesis

1986Movie1 h 45 min

Drama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

Summary

A farmer and a weaver who have both been liberated from enslavement struggle to survive in an arid, desert landscape. To secure basic necessities, they cast their lot with a merchant, who is a man of suspicious intent but provides for them nonetheless. Things change dramatically, however, when their camp is visited by a woman.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Mrinal Sen
Written by
Mrinal Sen
Music by
Ravi Shankar

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Facts

June 2, 1986 · 1 h 45 min · Drama

Released
June 2, 1986
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Hindi
Made in
India, Belgium, France, Switzerland

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Genesis worth watching?"

Questions about Genesis

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Genesis worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.9).

Can I half-watch Genesis?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for complexity.

Is Genesis plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Genesis in English?

Hindi

No, it was made in Hindi.