Genesis
Originally released in 1986. Genesis is a drama film. directed by Mrinal Sen.
Starring Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah, and Om Puri
Synopsis
This is a simple, straightforward tale about the rise and fall of human civilization that focuses solely on four characters: a farmer (Naseeruddin Shah), a weaver (Om Puri), a trader (M.K. Raina), and a woman (Shabana Azmi). At the beginning of the story, the workers in a decaying village are offered food and water if they work for the local lords. The farmer and the weaver refuse. The farmer grows food for them both, and the weaver creates textiles that uses to barter with an itinerant trader. One day a frightened, lonely woman arrives on the scene and she is taken in by the two men. She cooks and cleans, and before long becomes a source of contention. Meanwhile, the trader is observing these events from the sidelines.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 2, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
Production Companies
- Scarabee Films
- Mrinal Sen Productions
- Les Films de la Drève
- Cactus Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Genesis about?
This is a simple, straightforward tale about the rise and fall of human civilization that focuses solely on four characters: a farmer (Naseeruddin Shah), a weaver (Om Puri), a trader (M.K. Raina), ...
Who directed Genesis?
Genesis was directed by Mrinal Sen.
How long is Genesis?
Genesis has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Genesis released?
Genesis was released on June 2, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Genesis?
The main cast of Genesis includes Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, M. K. Raina.