Rang De Basanti

Rang De Basanti

A Generation Awakens

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Release Date

1/26/2006

Runtime

157 mins

Overview

After a group of friends graduate from Delhi University, they listlessly haunt their old campus, until a British filmmaker casts them in a film she's making about freedom fighters under British rule. Although the group is largely apolitical, the tragic death of a friend owing to local government corruption awakens their patriotism. Inspired by the freedom fighters they represent in the film, the friends collectively decide to avenge the killing.

Status

Released

Original Language

Hindi

Budget

$2,200,000

Revenue

$11,502,151

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A rousing portrait of apolitical young people who stumble into activism after tragedy strikes, sparked by the mirror held up to them through playing freedom fighters. It's a film about awakening that builds from carefree youth to righteous fury.

Mood

DefiantExhilaratingAngryHopefulBittersweet

Themes

Coming of ageJusticeCorruptionFriendship

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Brisk

Look

NaturalisticWidescreen epic

Structure

Ensemble

Heads up

Graphic violence

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