Parudeesa
Parudeesa | |
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Directed by | Swetha Menon |
Cinematography | Sajan Kalathil |
Edited by | B. Ajithkumar |
Music by | Ouseppachan (Songs) Isaac Thomas Kottukapally (Background score) |
Production company | Kayal Films |
Distributed by | Remya Movies |
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Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
Parudeesa (Paradise) is a 2012
The film became controversial for inciting the clergymen in the film. In reply to the controversies created, Sarath said: "It’s a baseless allegation that the film instigates an anti-religious propaganda. In fact Parudeesa is a film that glorifies Christ. It makes a jibe at the situation where religion supersedes everything else, even god. From the progressive ideologies of 60s and 70s we are going back to the perils of theocracy. The film attacks superstitions and regression from a pointblank position."[2] Vinu Abraham Vinu Abraham says in a sense Parudeesa attempts to define faith. "We are trying to tell that despite all its external rigidity, religion, at its core, should be a progressive forum," says Vinu.[2]
Parudeesa was produced by Thampy Antony under the banner of Kayal Films. It was mainly shot in Erumapra near
Plot
Parudeesa tells the story of a
As he sets out to bring a change in society, increasingly Father Jose finds himself facing opposition at every turn, and that's not only from Bishop Aanjalithanam but from within the parish and the extended village community too. The catalyst for the conflict is feisty Theresia, an umarried maid who works in the kitchen of a nearby convent. Jagathy Sreekumar also has an important role in the film, as the powerful secretary of the church committee.[1]
Cast
- Sreenivasan as Bishop Aanjalithanam
- Thampy Antony as Father Jose[4]
- Swetha Menonas Theresia
- Jagathy Sreekumar as Authachan
- Nandhuas the rubber tapper
- Indrans
- Ambika Mohan as Authachan's wife
Reception
The film received mixed reviews upon release. Reviews among major critics and parallel movie buffs have been positive but most online critics of mainstream cinema have given the film negative reviews.
The critic of
References
- ^ Kochi, India. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
- ^ a b c Navamy Sudhish (28 October 2012). "We are going back to theocracy". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 12 November 2012.
- Kochi, India. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
- ^ Soman, Deepa (6 August 2012). "One actor, many roles". Deccan Chronicle. Kozhikode. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
- ^ "Movie Review: Parudeesa". Sify. 29 October 2012. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2012.