An Indian Story (1997)
In 1980, 33 people were blinded by police in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar. The police claimed they were criminals and that the measures were necessary to curb the soaring crime rate in that area. This 16 mm film was an enquiry into the suppression of civil and democratic rights in India and revealed the reality of Indian poverty, flagrant corruption and socio-economic exploitation in a caste-divided society.
Director: Tapan Bose
Runtime: 62 min
Release Date: October 1, 1997
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is An Indian Story about?
- In 1980, 33 people were blinded by police in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar. The police claimed they were criminals and that the measures were necessary to curb the soaring crime rate in that area. This 16 mm film was an enquiry into the suppression of civil and democratic rights in India and revealed the reality of Indian poverty, flagrant corruption and socio-economic exploitation in a caste-divided society.
- Who directed An Indian Story?
- An Indian Story was directed by Tapan Bose.
- How long is An Indian Story?
- An Indian Story has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).