The Last Lear
(2008, English)
Director: Rituparno Ghosh
Synopsis:
Harry, the veteran old actor, Harish Mishra aka Harry is challenged into playing a role in a film by a bright, young agressive director Siddharth. The movie making experience with the aged Shakespearn actor turns out to be a tumultous, heart rendering experience for all co-artists, including the young talented actress Shabnam. However, the stress of the movie making takes its tool on the eccentric Harry and he succumbs into a coma.
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 130 minutes
Color: Color
Release Date: 12 Sep, 2008
Country: India
Banner: Planman Motion Pictures
Producer: Arindam Chowdhuri
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..The Last Lear is a sad example of how adaptation can sometimes scuttle a good script and transform a landmark theatrical experience into flawed cinema..
Nikhat Kazmi, The Times of India..All said and a bit slept through, the Last Lear merits a toss of the coin. Heads you see..tails you don't.
Khalid Mohamed, Hindustan Times
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