
Rang De Basanti
A Generation Awakens.
Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
Produced by UTV Motion Pictures, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Pictures
A rousing coming-of-age drama about apolitical youth awakened to patriotic action through tragedy and historical reflection, balancing youthful camaraderie with moral awakening.
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.
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Is Rang De Basanti one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 92% of films.
Does Rang De Basanti end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.
Is Rang De Basanti violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is Rang De Basanti easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Is Rang De Basanti sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Is Rang De Basanti scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































