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The Disciple

Turkish title: Kusursuz Öğrenci

“If you want to walk this path, learn to be lonely and hungry.”

2020 · 2 h 9 min
Directed by Chaitanya Tamhane
DramaMusical

Cast

Aditya Modak Arun Dravid Sumitra Bhave

Credits

Written by: Chaitanya Tamhane

Plot

A drama premiered in competition at Venice, which won the prize for best screenplay and the FIPRESCI award.

Sinekatalog’s take

Chaitanya Tamhane's drama follows a young Mumbai singer devoting himself to Indian classical music and finding mediocrity. Patient, thoughtful and beautifully sound-designed, it is a quiet study of obsession and the cost of art.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.1 / 10 (3,381 votes)
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