Gangor: A Bengali Movie That Shook the World
Gangor is a 2010 multilingual, independent film directed by Italo Spinelli. The Italian production is based on a Bangla short story “Choli Ke Peeche” (Behind the Bodice) by Mahasweta Devi. The film was shot in West Bengal in India with dialogues in Bengali, Santhali and English. The film was later dubbed into Italian.
The film tells the story of Gangor, a tribal woman who becomes a victim of police brutality and social ostracism after her picture is taken by a photojournalist named Upin. The film exposes the hypocrisy and violence of the patriarchal society in rural Bengal and the plight of the poor and marginalized women.
The Plot
Upin, a veteran photojournalist, comes to Purulia in West Bengal to report on the violence against the poor tribal women in the impoverished region. There he comes across Gangor breast-feeding her child. He photographs her using one of the pictures for his news report. The picture triggers a backlash as she is shunned by the villagers. The policemen take her forcibly to the police station and gang rape her.
In the meantime, Upin realizes his folly and haunted by the hushed-up violence travels back to Purulia to look for her. Gangor is no longer there and no one has her whereabouts. Determined to find her out Upin presses on his search and one night meets her, who has now become a prostitute. Gangor asks him to photograph her again taking off her blouse to reveals how her body was mutilated by the policemen during gang-rape. Upin runs away from her falling on the railway track and comes under the wheels of train.
As the incident comes to the attention media, Gangor’s case reaches court. On the day of the hearing of her case, a group of tribal women led by activist Medha take off their blouses on the court premises to mark their protest against the police brutality.
The Cast
The film features a talented cast of actors who deliver powerful performances. Priyanka Bose plays the role of Gangor with dignity and courage. Adil Hussain plays Upin, the conflicted photojournalist who tries to redeem himself. Samrat Chakrabarti plays Ujan, Upin’s friend and colleague. Tillotama Shome plays Medha, the activist who supports Gangor and other tribal women. Seema Rahmani plays Shital, Upin’s girlfriend who leaves him after learning about his involvement in Gangor’s case.
The Awards
The film received critical acclaim and won several awards at various international film festivals. At the 5th Rome International Film Festival where the cast of the film got a standing ovation at the film’s screening. The film won the Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Actress awards at the New Jersey Independent South Asian Film Festival. The film won the NETPAC Jury award at the 10th Third Eye Asian Film Festival 2011. The film won the top award named after Filipino director Lino Brocka at the 13th Cinemanila International Film Festival in Philippines.
The Controversy
The film also faced some controversy and censorship issues in India. The film was banned in West Bengal by the state government for allegedly hurting the sentiments of the tribal community and portraying them in a negative light. The film was also denied a certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for its explicit scenes of rape and nudity. The film’s director Italo Spinelli challenged the ban and the censorship in the court and appealed to the public to support his film. He said that his film was not meant to offend anyone but to raise awareness about the human rights violations and social injustice faced by the tribal women.
The Conclusion
Gangor is a film that deserves to be watched and appreciated for its bold and honest portrayal of a harsh reality that many people choose to ignore or deny. The film is a tribute to the courage and resilience of Gangor and other women like her who suffer in silence and fight for their dignity and justice. The film is also a reminder of the power and responsibility of the media and the artists to expose the truth and create a positive change in the society.
The Inspiration
The film is based on a short story by Mahasweta Devi, a renowned writer and activist who has written extensively on the issues of the tribal and marginalized communities in India. The story “Choli Ke Peeche” (Behind the Bodice) was first published in 1993 and was inspired by a real incident that happened in Purulia in 1988. A tribal woman named Gangor was gang-raped by the police after her picture was taken by a photojournalist. Mahasweta Devi visited Purulia and met Gangor and other tribal women who shared their stories of oppression and exploitation. She wrote the story to highlight the plight of the tribal women and to expose the corruption and violence of the state machinery.
The Message
The film conveys a strong message of solidarity and empowerment for the tribal and oppressed women who are often ignored and silenced by the mainstream society. The film shows how Gangor and other women like her resist the patriarchal and oppressive system that tries to control their bodies and lives. The film also shows how the media and the art can play a crucial role in bringing out the truth and creating awareness among the people. The film urges the viewers to empathize with Gangor and other women like her and to support their struggle for justice and dignity.
The Reception
The film received positive reviews from the critics and the audiences who praised the film for its realistic and powerful depiction of a sensitive and relevant issue. The film was also appreciated for its artistic and cinematic quality and for its brilliant performances by the cast. The film was hailed as a masterpiece of social realism and a courageous and honest attempt to expose the hidden atrocities and injustices in the society.
The Impact
The film had a significant impact on the society and the culture as it raised awareness and sparked debates on the issues of the tribal and women’s rights in India. The film also inspired many people to take action and support the cause of Gangor and other women like her. The film also influenced many other filmmakers and artists to create more works on similar themes and topics. The film also contributed to the recognition and appreciation of Mahasweta Devi’s writings and activism.
The Conclusion
Gangor is a film that deserves to be watched and appreciated for its bold and honest portrayal of a harsh reality that many people choose to ignore or deny. The film is a tribute to the courage and resilience of Gangor and other women like her who suffer in silence and fight for their dignity and justice. The film is also a reminder of the power and responsibility of the media and the artists to expose the truth and create a positive change in the society.
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