Jallikattu (2019 film)
Jallikattu is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery. The film is based on the short story "Maoist" by S. Hareesh, who also co-wrote the screenplay with R. Jayakumar. The film stars Antony Varghese, Chemban Vinod Jose, Sabumon Abdusamad, and Santhy Balachandran in pivotal roles.
Plot[edit | edit source]
The film is set in a remote village in Kerala, where a buffalo escapes from a slaughterhouse and creates havoc. The villagers, led by Kalan Varkey (Chemban Vinod Jose) and Antony (Antony Varghese), attempt to capture the animal. The situation escalates as the buffalo rampages through the village, leading to chaos and violence. The film explores themes of human nature, societal breakdown, and the primal instincts that surface in times of crisis.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Antony Varghese as Antony
- Chemban Vinod Jose as Kalan Varkey
- Sabumon Abdusamad as Kuttachan
- Santhy Balachandran as Sophie
- Jaffer Idukki as Kuriachan
- Tito Wilson as Pappachan
Production[edit | edit source]
The film was produced by O. Thomas Panicker under the banner of Opus Penta. The cinematography was handled by Gireesh Gangadharan, and the editing was done by Deepu Joseph. The film's music was composed by Prashant Pillai.
Release and Reception[edit | edit source]
Jallikattu premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2019. It was later released in India on October 4, 2019. The film received critical acclaim for its direction, cinematography, and performances. It was selected as the Indian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, though it did not make the final shortlist.
Themes[edit | edit source]
The film delves into the primal instincts of humans and the thin veneer of civilization that can easily break down in the face of chaos. It also touches upon the themes of masculinity, violence, and the human-animal dichotomy.
Awards and Nominations[edit | edit source]
Jallikattu received several awards and nominations, including:
- Kerala State Film Award for Best Director - Lijo Jose Pellissery
- International Film Festival of India - Silver Peacock for Best Director
- National Film Award for Best Cinematography - Gireesh Gangadharan
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External Links[edit | edit source]
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