Written & Directed by Deepa Mehta
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This is my second Deepa Mehta movie and I would rate her as one of Indian cinema's sensible movie directors. Set in late 30’s of pre independence time Indian society, Water chronicles the lives of several widows (primarily focusing three different widows of different ages groups which includes eight year old girl played by Sarala, Sri Lankan actress. Movie opening scene was shocker. Father asking his eight year old daughter "Do you remember getting married? Your husband is dead, you're a widow now”. And later she was sent by her family to a house for widows. Rest of the plot revolves her life around the strange world of windows & where she meets, develops friendship with Kalyani (Lisa Ray) & Shakuntala (Seem Biswas). As an inner plot we will see Kalyani fall in love with young man & her story ends with unfortunate consequences. Story lacks depth however cinematography, fine performances & good background score engages the viewer. Seema Biswas, Young Salara has done excellent job carrying the movie towards the end. Strictly for art house fans.
Black and white color sets even the better mood for this kind of film. I don’t like the color aspect. this is only my major negative from my side.
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