Genesis Movie Review
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The story
Hindi film. Included in this director’s filmography; excluded from Bengali-only rankings.
A farmer and a weaver who have both been liberated from enslavement struggle to survive in an arid, desert landscape. To secure basic necessities, they cast their lot with a merchant, who is a man of suspicious intent but provides for them nonetheless. Things change dramatically, however, when their camp is visited by a woman.
Directed by Mrinal Sen. Starring Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, M. K. Raina.
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Cast and crew
Shabana AzmiThe woman
Naseeruddin ShahThe farmer
Om PuriThe weaver
M. K. RainaThe trader
- Director
- Mrinal Sen
- Music director
- Ravi Shankar
- Writer
- Mrinal Sen
- Cinematographer
- Carlo Varini
Questions about Genesis
Is Genesis worth watching?
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Is Genesis a hit or a flop?
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What is the box office collection of Genesis?
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When did Genesis release?
Genesis released in cinemas on 2 June 1986.
Who is in the cast of Genesis?
The cast of Genesis includes Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, M. K. Raina.
Who directed Genesis? Who wrote it?
Genesis is directed by Mrinal Sen. It is written by Mrinal Sen.
Where can I watch Genesis online? Is Genesis on OTT?
Genesis released in cinemas on 2 June 1986. BMR has not yet verified its current streaming availability. A missing listing here does not mean an OTT release has not happened.
What is Genesis about?
A farmer and a weaver who have both been liberated from enslavement struggle to survive in an arid, desert landscape. To secure basic necessities, they cast their lot with a merchant, who is a man of suspicious intent but provides for them nonetheless. Things change...
How long is Genesis? What is the runtime?
Genesis is listed at 1h 45m.