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Shudra: The Rising

2012·Movie
2h 0min

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Violence4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor1

World

Society, history, and class and money

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction5
  • Acting5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing4
  • Music Composition4

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Shudra: The Rising is a Hindi language film with a storyline based on the caste system in ancient India, and more specifically the Hindu Varna system. It is directed by Sanjiv Jaiswal and dedicated to Bhim Rao Ambedkar. The film depicts the four basic units of the caste system - the Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and the Shudras. The film shows various rules imposed on the Shudras such as waking with a bell around their ankles and a long leaf behind their back,and a pot hanging around their neck.
Caste System CritiqueHistorical Social DramaAmbedkarite PerspectiveSystemic OppressionEducational FilmHeavy Emotional TollPolitical AllegoryAncient India SettingInequality Focus

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Is Shudra: The Rising worth watching?

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What is Shudra: The Rising rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Shudra: The Rising?

2 h 0 min

Shudra: The Rising runs 2 h 0 min.

What language is Shudra: The Rising in?

Hindi

It was made in Hindi. Produced in India.