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Thampu

1978 · 2 h 9 min
Directed by G. Aravindan
Drama

Cast

Bharat Gopy Nedumudi Venu

Credits

Written by: Govindan Aravindan
Cinematography: Shaji N. Karun
Music: M.G. Radhakrishnan
Editing: Rameshan Selvanathan
Produced by: K. Ravindranathan Nair

Plot

A black-and-white film in a documentary style about the sufferings of a travelling circus troupe, which visits a village in Kerala. The performers, the villagers and the troupe's owners are shown at work, in a village where the circus tent is set up and taken down. G. Aravindan's 1978 film, shot with non-professional actors, won him the National Award for best director.

Sinekatalog’s take

G. Aravindan's black-and-white drama follows a travelling circus troupe visiting a Kerala village, in a semi-documentary style. Honest and beautifully composed, it is a quiet, humane portrait of performers and the poor.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.0 / 10 (174 votes)
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