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“Bitter Chestnut” is a sensitive coming-of-age drama that eschews easy solutions. It raises more questions than it answers. Kishan was portrayed by Bhankheri Devi, who gives the character a believable naivety and genuineness.
Oct 21, 2019 · Bitter Chestnut frees itself from cinematic conventions. But does it work? Sankhayan Ghosh. Updated on : 21 Oct 2019, 11:36 am. Director: Gurvinder Singh. Actor: Kishan Katwal, Monisha Mukundan.
Apr 16, 2021 · Bitter Chestnut: Directed by Gurvinder Singh. With Bhankheri Devi, Rani Devi, Gopi Katwal, Kishan Katwal. Kishan, 17, wavers between his own desires and his family's hopes for him. He has to make a choice: should he live a predictable life in his remote Himalayan village or migrate to the city?
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- Drama
- Gurvinder Singh
- 2021-04-16
In just about 100 minutes, Gurvinder probes a giant of an idea: the clash between the rat-race and leisurely living, between modernism with all its ills, and tradition. Bitter Chestnut is sober, subtle, substantial and stylistic. And, unbelievable as it may sound, Gurvinder has used only non-professionals.
Bitter Chestnut is an intimate, authentic coming-of-age story, thanks largely to working with local, non-professional actors. At the same time, the film depicts migration to the cities – an existential threat to traditional village communities.
Bitter Chestnut. 2019 ‘Khanaur’ Directed by Gurvinder Singh. This film is an account of Singh’s time in the town of Bir in Himachal Pradesh taking a look at migration and reverse migration in Bir, Barot and Baragraan through the lives of real people. Cast. Crew. Details. Genres. Releases.
Synopsis. Kishan, 17, wavers between his own desires and his family's hopes for him. He has to make a choice: should he live a predictable life in his remote Himalayan...
