Patang

1993·Movie
1h 44min
74
GoodGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, class and money, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Patang (English: The Kite) is a 1993 Indian Hindi drama film directed by Goutam Ghose, starring Shabana Azmi, Shafiq Syed, Om Puri and Robi Ghosh. The film is set in small railway station near Gaya, and the life of people in illegal slums near it.[1][2] The film was shot in Gaya and Manpur in Bihar.
Indian Social RealismClass ConflictRailway Station SettingIllegal SlumsCharacter-Driven DramaMelancholic ToneSmall Town IndiaPoverty & Survival

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Directed by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Is Patang worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Patang?

1 h 44 min

Patang runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Patang?

Critics67
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see Patang much the same way.

What language is Patang in?

EnglishHindi

It was made in English, with some Hindi.

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