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Jhola: 'Sati' an inhumane tradition

2013·Movie
1h 30min
83
GreatGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence6
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, society, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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Based on Krishna Dharabasi's popular story, Jhola.

After her husband's death, a girl is forced to die due to the Sati practice in Nepal.
Nepali Social DramaHistorical InjusticeFemale OppressionSati SystemRural SettingTragic NarrativeEmotional StorytellingCultural Commentary

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Is Jhola: 'Sati' an inhumane tradition worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Jhola: 'Sati' an inhumane tradition rated?

ViolenceSexual content

Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How long is Jhola: 'Sati' an inhumane tradition?

1 h 30 min

Jhola: 'Sati' an inhumane tradition runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is Jhola: 'Sati' an inhumane tradition in?

Nepali

It was made in Nepali. Produced in Nepal.