The Disciple (2020 film)
The Disciple is a 2020 Marathi drama film written, directed and edited by Chaitanya Tamhane.[2] It stars Aditya Modak, Arun Dravid, Sumitra Bhave, Deepika Bhide Bhagwat, and Kiran Yadnyopavit. Alfonso Cuarón serves as an executive producer.[3]
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Directed by | Chaitanya Tamhane |
Produced by | Vivek Gomber |
Written by | Chaitanya Tamhane |
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Music by | Aneesh Pradhan |
Cinematography | Michał Sobociński |
Edited by | Chaitanya Tamhane |
Production company | Zoo Entertainment |
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Running time | 127 minutes[1] |
Country | India |
Language | Marathi |
It was entered into the main competition section at the 77th Venice International Film Festival, becoming the first Indian film since Monsoon Wedding (2001) to compete at the festival.[4][5] At Venice, the film won FIPRESCI International Critics Prize presented by the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI, short for Federation Internationale de la Presse Cinematographique)[6] and the Best Screenplay award.[7] It was also screened at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival, where it was named a winner of the Amplify Voices Award.[8][9]
Plot
Sharad Nerulkar has devoted his life to becoming an Indian classical music vocalist, diligently following the traditions and discipline of old masters, his guru, and his father. But as years go by, Sharad starts to wonder whether it's really possible to achieve the excellence he's striving for.
Cast
- Aditya Modak as Sharad Nerulkar
- Arun Dravid as Guruji
- Sumitra Bhave as voice of Maai
- Deepika Bhide Bhagwat
- Kiran Yadnyopavit
- Abhishek Kale
- Neela Khedar
- Makarand Mukund
- Kristy Banerjee
- Prasad Canavese
Accolades
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Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
Venice International Film Festival | 12 September 2020 | Golden Lion | The Disciple | Nominated | [4] |
Golden Osella for Best Screenplay | Chaitanya Tamhane | Won | [7] | ||
FIPRESCI International Critics Prize | The Disciple | [6] | |||
Toronto International Film Festival | 21 September 2020 | Amplify Voices Award | [9] | ||
Independent Spirit Awards | 22 April 2021 | Best International Film | Pending | [10] |
References
- "The Disciple". Venice Film Festival. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- "Court director Chaitanya Tamhane's Marathi film The Disciple to compete at Venice Film Festival". First Post. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
- Hipes, Patrick (31 July 2020). "Venice Pic 'The Disciple' Sees Alfonso Cuarón Board As EP; Endeavor Content & New Europe Film Sales To Rep It". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- Sharf, Zack (28 July 2020). "Venice Film Festival 2020 Full Lineup: Luca Guadagnino, Chloe Zhao, Gia Coppola, and More". IndieWire. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
- "Venezia 77 Competition". labiennale.org. La Biennale di Venezia. 28 July 2020. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
- "Venice Film Festival 2020: Chaitanya Tamhan's The Disciple wins FIPRESCI award". India Today. 13 September 2020.
- "Venice Film Festival 2020 Winners: Nomadland Takes Golden Lion, Vanessa Kirby Is Best Actress". IndieWire. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- Jason Gorber, "TIFF announces award winning films for 2020". BlogTO, September 20, 2020.
- "Tamhane's 'The Disciple' Wins Again, This Time At TIFF". News18.
- Lewis, Hilary (26 January 2021). "Film Independent Spirit Awards: 'Never Rarely Sometimes Always,' 'Minari,' 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,' 'Nomadland' Top Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
External links
- The Disciple at IMDb