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| Gandu | |
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| Directed by | Qaushiq Mukherjee, known as 'Q' |
| Written by | Surojit Sen Qaushiq Mukherjee |
| Produced by | Taha Kamran |
| Starring | Shizu |
| Cinematography | Q |
| Edited by | Manas Mittal Quashik Mukherjee |
| Music by | Five Little Indians |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
Gandu is a 2010 Indian erotic black-and-white art drama film directed by Qaushiq Mukherjee.[1] It features Anubrata Basu, Joyraj Bhattacharjee, Kamalika Banerjee, Silajit Majumder, and Rii Sen in the lead roles. The film's music is by the alternative rock band Five Little Indians.[2] Gandu previewed at Yale University before making its international premiere on 29 October 2010 at the 2010 South Asian International Film Festival in New York City.[1] Gandu was an official selection at the 2011 Berlin International Film Festival and was also screened at the Slamdance Film Festival.[3]
Gandu has received mainly positive reviews from critics. John Reis called it "a stunning visual and narrative feast"[4] while Variety said it is "a happily transgressive rhyme-fueled romp".[5] Gandu has caused some controversy because of language and scenes of nudity and sex. Many audiences left during the sex scenes.[6] Because of the controversy the film did not have its first public screening in India until 2012 at the Osian Film Festival.[7] The main star Anubrata Basu is shown with his penis fully erect in a sex scene with Rii Sen.[8]
- ^ a b Priyanka Dasgupta (19 November 2010). "'Why this shame about sexuality?'". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2011.
- ^ "Gandu Finds Its Groove". The Times of India. 7 February 2011. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2011.
- ^ Shamik Bag (14 February 2011). "Tradition with a twist". Mint. Retrieved 24 February 2011.
- ^ John Reiss (29 January 2011). "Exciting times in Park City". Huffington Post. Retrieved 24 February 2011.
- ^ John Anderson (30 January 2011). "Gandu". Variety. Retrieved 24 February 2011.
- ^ Shalini Langer (20 February 2011). "Berlin buzz: Meet Q, Kolkata director who doesn't mind his Ps". Indian Express. Retrieved 24 February 2011.
- ^ Ganguly, Ruman (27 July 2012). "Rituparno's Chitrangada to premiere at film festival". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 29 July 2013. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
- ^ "GANDU: An Explosive Film that Melds I STAND ALONE with 8 MILE in the Ghetto Hood of Calcutta" Hammer to Nail.com. Published 30 January 2011. Retrieved 21 May 2014.