Ship of Theseus

2012 [HINDI]

Action / Drama

35
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 91% · 20 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 91% · 250 ratings
IMDb Rating 8.0/10 10 8244 8.2K

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Plot summary

Three stories about persons forced to think about the ethics and moral issues raised by medical advances.

Director

Anand Gandhi Photo
Anand Gandhi

Top cast

Sanjay Bhatia Photo
Sanjay Bhatia as Sekhsaria
Sohum Shah Photo
Sohum Shah as Navin
Prince Photo
Prince as Pancreas recipient
Vijay Photo
Vijay as Street play actor
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1.05 GB
1280*720
Hindi 2.0
NR
Subtitles in  
23.976 fps
2 hr 20 min
Seeds 2
2.21 GB
1920*1080
Hindi 2.0
NR
Subtitles in  
23.976 fps
2 hr 20 min
Seeds 10

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by ritisamuel

An experience not to be missed.

Have been more than 5 months since I saw the film. But it surely got to be a film which will stay with me forever. A film dealing with a philosophical paradox doesn't sound exciting but this film totally surprised me. The paradox of the Ship of Theseus is an underlying layer of the film which has 3 stories. The characters in the film deal with things that challenge their beliefs and in unexpected ways. The beauty is in the treatment which is effortlessly unpredictable without ever being manipulative or calculated. You feel tremendous empathy for the characters which seems to come for the filmmakers deep understanding of the human psychology and behavior unlike most films/narratives where the author/ filmmaker try to 'design' a character for the purpose of eliciting emotions. Here its all so natural that there seems no design and that is the best part about the performances. They are real as well as really intriguing. I found the character of monk played by Neeraj Kabi to be specially intriguing. His is an amazingly natural performance and yet larger than life in some ways. Sohum Shah was a revelation. For once I thought that he may have been casted in the film for being the producer but when you see the film, he was just brilliant. His performance is one which is so subdued that it took me sometime to realize how good he is. Aida who plays the photographer also delivers a delightful performance. I guess her role was the most difficult as she plays a character which one cannot normally find references in real life or even fiction and despite that she delivers such a natural performance.What is most surprising about the film is its technical finesse. Cinematography is the best you'll see, the film is a visual treat. It took me sometime to realise that the film is set in Bombay not because its a Bombay which you rarely ever see in Bollywood films. It was later that I got to know that the film was shot on a Canon DSLR and I couldn't believe it. Sound design and mixing is also top notch something which is rare for low budget productions(In Indian context even for big budget films). The background score is absolutely mesmerising and only comes when needed. Particular mention should be made of the Naham Janami song which plays in the background during the monk story. I really believe that this film deserves a big screen experience and that is why am so happy that it is finally releasing in India otherwise most would have either not seen it or would have to see it on small screens which does not do justice to this film. I can go and on about the film but at this point will end at this note that do not miss this film if you get an opportunity to see it. You'll thank me for this!
Reviewed by sandhirflora 9 / 10

Gem of a Cinema

Anand Gandhi's SHIP OF THESEUS is in one sentence an amazing story, amazingly shot. One rarely came across a film where narrative is powerful but the visuals add a whole new subtext, a new dimension to the overall experience. Without being too arty, intellectual or surreal, it is an original piece of cinema, where there are moments when you wish your characters to stay silent and they get into arguments and when you expect them to say the things, they stay silent yet speak a lot. It is a classic example of a wonderful use of the language of cinema. It engages your mind provided you have not left it at your home to watch a mindless entertainer. It is intense, sensitive thus overall a rare gem of cinema. Overall Good.
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